Mariana Goettemoeller Named Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship Winner

SOUTHFIELD, MI – Nov. 1, 2024 – Buckfire Law is pleased to announce Mariana Goettemoeller, of Lincoln, Neb., has been named this year’s recipient of the 2024 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship. 

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is committed to helping students reach their goals. Realizing the financial roadblock many students face in pursuit of higher education, the family-owned firm established a scholarship award in 2013 committed to helping students with disabilities or injuries in their pursuit of their degree.   

Goettemoeller is currently in nursing school at Bryan College of Health Sciences. She previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology in 2023 from Benedictine College.  

Goettemoeller was 15 years old when she experienced family loss and adversity. After being surrounded by caring, attentive nurses and doctors, she was drawn to pursue a career as a nurse. She has since worked as a certified nursing assistant, medication aide, and phlebotomist.  

A few years ago, she dealt with her own mental health struggles and anxiety, which affected her everyday life and learning. “Yet all through that, I learned what it truly means to be cared for and loved, and came to realize my mission to do the same for others,” Goettemoeller said.  

Goettemoeller expresses how important it is for her to prioritize and take care of her own mental health, so she is able to better help others. “With the strength that I gained, I am now better able to love and serve others, and I am so excited to begin this journey as a nurse who is willing to love and suffer with my patients, so I can strengthen others in gratitude for those who have strengthened me,” Goettemoeller said. 

“Mariana’s determination to treat patients and their families with compassion is truly inspiring,” said Lawrence J. Buckfire, President and Lead Trial Attorney at Buckfire Law. “I am impressed by her strength and gratitude. I couldn’t be more proud to name her our Buckfire Law Disability Scholarship winner this year.” 

Every year, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. awards one student with the $1,000 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship. The scholarship is available to a student of any age, with any type of disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental or psychiatric conditions, speech and language, learning disabilities, behavioral conditions, and all other conditions.  

For more information on the scholarship program, visit our page, buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/disability. 

Founded in 1969, Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. recognizes that most people are stressed and overwhelmed after a serious injury or unexpected death and don’t know where to turn. Buckfire Law Firm provides superior legal representation and helps them from start to finish. Our clients receive fair compensation and get peace of mind. The firm offers four separate academic scholarships annually for students wanting to continue their education.