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Southfield, Michigan accident & injury law firm
Buckfire & Buckfire was founded in 1969. With decades of combined experienced, the firm's 6 attorneys handle personal injury and medical malpractice claims.
Our Attorneys
Dondi 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.
- Attorney and Member of Board of Directors of ABATE of Michigan (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education)
- 2021 ABATE of Michigan Member of the Year
- 2018 Michigan Confederation of Clubs (MCOC) Appreciation Award
- 2013 Michigan Confederation of Clubs (MCOC) Most Dedicated Person
- 2021 Michigan Confederation of Clubs (MCOC) Silver Spoke Award
Robert 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.
- Juris Doctor
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State Universit
1997 - Bachelor Degree
Central Michigan University
1994 - Member
Michigan BAR
1997 - 2155 - Member
Ohio BAR
1997 - 2155
Randall M. 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.
- Selected Member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Named as a “SuperLawyer”
- Listed in the Top Ten Settlements of Year for the State of Michigan multiple times during the last decade
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.
- State Bar of Michigan, 1993
- U.S. Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1997
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.
- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Italian American Bar Association of Michigan
Jennifer G. Damico
Jennifer G. Damico is an experienced trial attorney who brings a unique perspective and loads of talent to Buckfire Law’s ever-growing litigation team.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 1991 from Michigan State University where she gave the commencement address upon graduation. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1994 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where she was a member of the Law Review.
Jennifer is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court of the Eastern and Western District of Michigan. She is an experienced trial attorney and concentrates her practice in many areas of civil rights litigation, including sexual abuse, police misconduct, and wrongful prisoner and jail deaths.
- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
- Oakland County Bar Association
Kimberly Steinberg Goodman
A third-generation plaintiff attorney, Kimberly Steinberg Goodman has provided injured persons incomparable assistance since her admission to the State Bar of Michigan. From the initial interview through the appellate process, Kimberly devotes the utmost care and attention to every case in order to get the most favorable result for her clients.
Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History of Art from the University of Michigan in 1992 and entered the workforce for several years before earning her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1997. Since then, Kimberly has litigated in state, federal, and appellate courts throughout Michigan. She also serves as a case evaluator in Oakland County.
- United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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.
- Named Michigan Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – 2011-present
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Lawrence J. Buckfire
Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire Law 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.
- Named “Top Lawyers” by DB Magazine
- Named “Best Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer” by DB Magazine
- Awarded “Best Michigan Personal Injury Attorney” by American Lawyer Academy
- Earned highest rating of 10.0 by AVVO, the top Internet Lawyer Rating Service
- Top AV Peer Rating for Skill & Integrity by Martindale-Hubbell
- Named Best Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report