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Buchanan & Buchanan P.L.C. is a specialty firm committed to excellence in handling catastrophic personal injury claims for injured clients and their families, and also significant business litigation. The firm has developed an excellent reputation in these areas by limiting its case load to few but very large cases, employing seasoned trial lawyers, a dedicated medical staff, and state-of-the-art computer technology. As primarily a plaintiffs' firm, Buchanan & Beckering P.L.C. has represented hundreds of seriously injured people and their families. In addition, the firm selectively undertakes large, high-stakes business cases.

Attorneys of the firm carry the highest rating for legal ability and ethics given by Martindale-Hubbell.

Statement of Practice

Practice limited to plaintiff litigation in all State and Federal Courts. Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents, Airplane Crash Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Hospital Negligence, Catastrophic Injury, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Spinal Injury, Commercial Torts, Head Injury, Severe Burns, Truck Accidents.

Firm Affiliations

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PRIMERUS LAW FIRMS: American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; American Board of Trial Advocates

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express

Address

171 Monroe Avenue N.W., Suite 750
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2683, (Kent Co.)

Phone

Phone: 616-458-2464
Fax: 616-458-0608; Toll-free: 800-272-4080
URL: http://www.lawyers.com/bsblaw

Website

http://www.BuchananFirm.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MEMBERS OF FIRM

John C. Buchanan (Member) born Detroit, Michigan, July 16, 1936; admitted to bar, 1963, Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth and Ninth Circuits, and U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Michigan State University (B.A., 1959); University of Michigan (J.D., 1962). Best Lawyers in America, 1993-2007. Licensed, Private Pilot. Member: Grand Rapids, Federal and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; Lawyer-Pilot's Bar Association; American Board of Trial Advocates; International Society of Primerus Law Firms (President). Michigan State Bar Foundation; American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Practice Areas: Airplane Crash Litigation(10%); Medical Malpractice(50%); Catastrophic Injury(20%); Wrongful Death(20%).Email: John C. Buchanan

Robert J. Buchanan (Member) born Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 12, 1963; admitted to bar, 1988, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit. Education: Instituto Internacional, Madrid, Spain (1983-1984) Kalamazoo College (B.A., cum laude, 1985); Wayne State University (J.D., cum laude, 1988). Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2004-2007. Licensed, Private Pilot/Commercial Glider. Member: State Bar of Michigan (Hearings Chair, Representative Assembly); American, Federal, and Grand Rapids Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Michigan Trial Lawyers Association; International Society of Primerus Law Firms (National Chair, Plaintiff Litigation). Fellow: Michigan Bar Foundation. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Airplane Crash Litigation(10%); Commercial Litigation(20%); Medical Malpractice(50%); Automobile Accidents and Injuries(20%).Email: Robert J. Buchanan

Kevin M. Lesperance (Partner) born Bay City, Michigan, September 7, 1971; admitted to bar, 1997, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1998, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; 2001, Michigan; 2002, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan. Education: University of Michigan (B.A., 1994); Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1997). Member: Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Representative Assembly); International Society of Primerus Law Firms; Michigan Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice(90%); Personal Injury(10%).Email: Kevin M. Lesperance

LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Raymond E. Beckering, Jr., M.D. born Chicago, Illinois, August 19, 1936; Education: Hope College (A.B., with honors, 1958); University of Michigan (M.D., 1962). Member: The American College of Legal Medicine, 1999 —.Email: Raymond E. Beckering, Jr., M.D.

Attorneys in the firm have been inducted in "The Best Lawyers in America," and the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.