Flint, MI

Lawrence J. Buckfire is the President and Lead Trial Attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., specializing in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. He earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He is highly awarded, including 'Super Lawyer,' 'Best Lawyer in America,' and 'Lawyer of the Year' for Product Liability Litigation.

VEN JOHNSON

For nearly 40 years, Ven Johnson has been going toe-to-toe against insurance giants, corporate behemoths, and government monoliths-and winning big on behalf of his clients in courtrooms across the country. As a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, Ven represents victims in both state and federal courts, specializing in civil rights, police misconduct, product liability, trucking and automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice cases and more. Over the course of his career, Ven has achieved national recognition and solidified a reputation as one of America’s fiercest trial lawyers. His remarkable track record includes more than $1.5 billion in jury verdicts and settlements, with 30+ verdicts in excess of $1 million and multiple decisions ranging from $10 million to almost $25 million. He graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1983 and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1986. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Michigan Association for Justice, State Bar of Michigan, and Detroit Bar Association. He has received numerous awards including Inner Circle of Advocates Inductee, Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame, and Super Lawyers.

Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry Buckfire) earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court. Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. He is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. He has won substantial verdicts over his career, including a $5 million verdict in an assisted living wrongful death lawsuit. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He also serves as a mediator with the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal. He is a contributing author to Forbes Legal Council and is often quoted legal expert by writers covering news stories on established news and information websites.

Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry Buckfire) earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court. Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. He has devoted his legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, children and the elderly. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. He is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. He has won substantial verdicts over his career, including a $5 million verdict in an assisted living wrongful death lawsuit.

Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry Buckfire) earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court. Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The law firm was founded in 1969 by his father David Buckfire with the principle of representing clients with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. Lawrence’s mother, Vicky Buckfire, joined David in the firm several years later. Lawrence and Daniel both joined their parents upon their completion of law school. Mr. Buckfire has devoted his legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, children and the elderly. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. “Successfully pursuing these cases is the best way to protect the members of our community from future harm,” said Larry. Lawrence is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. Jurors appreciate his attention to detail and his professional manner. He has won substantial verdicts over his career, including a $5 million verdict in an assisted living wrongful death lawsuit.

Lee Steinberg

Lee Steinberg graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After Wayne State University, he taught in the Detroit School System while attending night school at the Detroit College of Law. After graduating from the Detroit College of Law, he worked for personal injury firms before opening his own law practice. Lee has obtained substantial jury verdicts and awards against local and national defendants, including British Petroleum, the City of Detroit, trucking companies, and large retailers. Mr. Steinberg has tried cases to verdict throughout Michigan, including auto accidents, truck accidents, commercial truck crashes, slips and fall incidents, medical malpractice, and civil rights violations. He also tried cases in Texas, obtaining the first medical malpractice verdict in San Angelo, Texas. He began using TV media to inform the general public, and particularly injury victims, that you don’t have to be wealthy to talk to a lawyer, and in fact, a lawyer is only a phone call away. Lee Steinberg is currently a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, which fights for the rights of the injured against large corporations and insurance companies. Mr. Steinberg and his team of Michigan personal injury lawyers have proudly represented the citizens of Michigan for over 50 years. He strongly believes every person, no matter their background, is entitled to aggressive and compassionate legal representation. His firm has obtained hundreds of millions in client settlements and verdicts. He is the proud father of four children, including his legal partner and son, Eric Steinberg.

Daniel L. Buckfire

Daniel L. Buckfire is an Of Counsel attorney specializing in Michigan car accident cases, no-fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and general negligence. He graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and has achieved significant settlements and verdicts for his clients. He is recognized as a 'Best Lawyer in America' and 'Super Lawyer' for multiple years.