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Lawrence J. Buckfire

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. Mr. Buckfire has devoted is legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of 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. 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.

Robert J. Lantzy

Robert Lantzy is a graduate of the Central Michigan University and graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University in 1997. Robert is an experienced trial attorney and concentrates his practice in several areas of civil litigation, including lead paint exposure and child lead poisoning, mold exposure and cases involving other general environmental contamination. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Michigan Association for Justice, and the Macomb County Bar Association. Robert spent the first years of his legal career as a defense attorney for insurance companies. He was named a Partner at a preeminent insurance defense firm before joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. He has a successful track record of significant trial verdicts and is well-received by juries due to his detailed trial preparation and his presentation which provides jurors with great insight into his integrity and his compassion for helping his injured clients. He has been named a "Super Lawyer" for his accomplishments.

Randall Blau

Randall M. Blau earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College in 1993 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1996. He is admitted to practice law in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and has handled cases in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Minnesota and Florida. He has obtained numerous settlements that have been listed in the Top Ten Settlements of the Year for the State of Michigan multiple times during the last decade. Randy has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. He specializes in medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and automobile negligence cases. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, the Oakland County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. Randy has been an invited speaker at a variety of legal seminars, an invited member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been consistently listed in Who's Who in Law throughout his career.

Dondi R. Vesprini

Dondi R. Vesprini earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1996 from Oakland University with a minor in Sociology. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he was on the Moot Court Board of Directors, represented the law school in national moot court competition, and was a member of the St. Thomas More Society. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dondi has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients and specializes in issues affecting motorcyclists such as motorcycle accidents, roadway defect accidents, and Michigan No Fault claims. He also litigates wrongful death, automobile negligence, slip and fall, dog bite attacks, and other personal injury matters . In addition to trial work, he has also argued cases in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dondi’s advocacy extends beyond the court room as he proposes legislation and meets with the Governor’s office, legislators and lobbyists regarding legislation affecting injured motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike, including but not limited to the Michigan motorcycle helmet law and fighting to preserve Michigan’s No Fault system and the benefits it provides to injured people.

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Juris Doctor

Daniel L. Buckfire

Daniel L. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Michigan Business School in 1989. Mr. Buckfire was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He graduated cum laude from the prestigious University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and has been engaged in the private practice of law since his successful completion of the bar exam. Daniel L. Buckfire specializes in Michigan car accident cases, no-fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and general negligence cases. His adept knowledge of these areas of law have resulted in numerous significant settlements and verdicts on behalf of his injured clients. He recently settled a claim on behalf of woman who suffered paralysis as the result of an automobile accident for $1,375,000.00. Bar Admissions: -- State of Michigan -- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1992

Education: The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1991 , University of Michigan School of Business, 1989

Certifications: Association for Justice, Member , American Association for Justice, Member

Alyssa O. Moss

Alyssa Orseck Moss earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from Lafayette College. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 1993 from Michigan State University's College of Law. A third-generation trial attorney, Moss joined Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. in 2017 and brings over 25-plus years of extensive legal experience. Moss is an experienced trial attorney, representing those who have been injured as a result of all types of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents. She is dedicated and passionate about helping her clients obtain the compensation and benefits to which they are entitled. Bar Admissions -- State Bar of Michigan, 1993 -- U.S. Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1997

Education: J.D., Michigan State University's College of Law, 1993 , B.A., Lafayette College, 1990

Certifications: Member, Michigan Association of Justice

Nicolas A. Vesprini

Nicolas A. Vesprini earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2000 from Oakland University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2003 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he served as the Executive Director of Moot Court Board, represented the law school in national moot court competition, and was an active member of the Student Bar Association Board of Governors, and a Book Award recipient. Nicolas is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Nicolas served as a partner at a preeminent insurance defense law firm with a focus on defense litigation in catastrophic first-party automobile claims, third-party auto negligence, personal injury, premises liability and general negligence. He represented various national clients and several major insurance carriers throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried cases in both state and federal court and has argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals. Bar Admissions -- Michigan -- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan -- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Juris Doctor, 2003 , Oakland University, 2000

Certifications: State Bar of Michigan , American Bar Association , Named Michigan Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – 2011-present

Services: Automobile Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Truck Accidents , Slip & Fall , Dog Bites , Personal Injury , Wrongful Death

Michael J. Bonvolanta

Michael Bonvolanta earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2015 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. He was admitted to the Frank Murphy Honor Society and served as a member of UDM’s Moot Court Board of Advocates. Bonvolanta is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Bonvolanta joined the firm in January 2020, and focuses primarily on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, birth injury, civil rights and governmental claims. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Bonvolanta served as an associate at a full-service litigation firm in metro Detroit with a focus on municipal law, land use and zoning, medical malpractice defense and legal malpractice defense. He represented various national clients throughout the state of Michigan. Bar Admissions -- Michigan -- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan -- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan -- United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Education: University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law, 2015 , DePaul University, 2011

Certifications: State Bar of Michigan , Oakland County Bar Association , Italian American Bar Association of Michigan

Services: Medical Malpractice , Nursing Home Abuse , Birth Injuries , Cerebral Palsy , Personal Injury , Wrongful Deaeth

Sarah L. Gorski

Sarah Gorski earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 from Eastern Michigan University. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2017 from Western Michigan University – Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, and Chair of the Mock Trial Board. Sarah joined the firm in January 2022, and focuses primarily on first-party automobile claims, third-party auto negligence, motorcycle and bicycle accidents. She also handles other personal injury claims, including slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death lawsuits. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Sarah served as an associate at a full-service litigation firm in metro Detroit with a focus on insurance defense and corporate disputes. She represented various clients throughout the state of Michigan. In her spare time, Gorski enjoys physical fitness and reading. She ran the Detroit Free Press Half-Marathon in under two hours. Bar Admissions -- Michigan -- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan -- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Education: Western Michigan University – Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2017 , Eastern Michigan University, 2005

Certifications: American Bar Association , Oakland County Bar Association , Michigan Association for Justice , National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms

Services: Personal Injury , Car Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Truck Accidents , Bicycle Accidents , Pedestrian Accidents , Dog Bites , Wrongful Death Lawsuits , Slip & Fall

Michael R. Shaffer

Michael R. Shaffer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Wayne State University Law School. Shaffer joined Buckfire Law in September 2022 with extensive experience in Michigan’s No-Fault Law and auto accident litigation. Prior to joining Buckfire Law, he worked for 17 years for a well-known plaintiff firm specializing in auto law. Shaffer’s primary focus will be on first-party automotive claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He also handles other personal injury claims including dog attacks, slip and falls, and wrongful death lawsuits. Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son. He enjoys traveling with his family and following his daughter’s theatre events and his son’s football and baseball games. Mike enjoys reading, mountain biking, and working on home improvement projects. He is an avid sports fan and attends several college football games a year. Bar Admissions -- Michigan -- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan -- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Education: Wayne State University Law School, 1999 , Michigan State University, 1995

Certifications: American Bar Association , Michigan Bar Association , Michigan Association for Justice , American Association for Justice , Phi Beta Kappa

Services: Personal Injury , Car Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Truck Accidents , Bicycle Accidents , Pedestrian Accidents , No-Fault Benefits , Dog Bites & Attacks , General Negligence , Wrongful Death Lawsuits , Slip & Fall