CONTACT
171 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 750
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Tel: 616.818.0037
Fax: 616.458.0608
Email: rjb@buchananfirm.com
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SUMMARY
Robert J. Buchanan / Buchanan & Buchanan, PLC
Robert J. Buchanan brings a unique blend of courtroom and practical experience to the Michigan law firm Buchanan & Buchanan, PLC. His firm focuses primarily on personal injury law, with emphasis in auto accident law, brain injury law, medical malpractice law, product liability law and wrongful death law. Mr. Buchanan is also a commercial airplane pilot, which gives him an extra degree of experience and knowledge when it comes to the firmÂ’s aviation accident law cases.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Buchanan has seen clients who suffered from long-term disability and chronic pain as a result of their accidents. To further help in trial cases, his law firm employs a former hospital chief of staff and a registered nurse. This gives Mr. Buchanan an edge in cases pertaining to brain injury law, spinal injury law and medical negligence law. The experience of the firmÂ’s medical team is essential in helping jurors understand medical terminology and the extent and long-term consequences of plaintiffsÂ’ injuries, which often results in much more favorable outcomes to a case. Additionally, the law firm consistently utilizes state-of-the-art presentation technology to make trials more engaging and easily understandable to trial jurors.
Mr. BuchananÂ’s exemplary services in airplane accident law, car accident law, motorcycle accident law and traumatic brain injury law have earned him numerous recognitions by his peers. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America and has been rated AV Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell. To further serve his diverse clients, Mr. Buchanan is fluent in Spanish. He accepts clients in Grand Rapids and throughout the state of Michigan.
Professional Affiliations
Executive Board of Michigan Association for Justice
Professor of Medical Malpractice Law, Thomas M. Codley Law School
Ultimate Trial Advocacy Institute, AAJ, Harvard University
Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation, honor bestowed †by colleagues for outstanding legal ability, devotion to the public, and support of public service ideals.â€
Past National Chair, Plaintiff Litigation Group, The International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Past Trustee, Grand Rapids Bar Association
Awards
Recognized by “The Best Lawyers in Americaâ€, “Super Lawyersâ€, and Martindale-Hubbel’s Preeminent Lawyers, “Boss of the Year,†National Association of Legal Professionals, West Michigan



