Robert Buchanan

The Buchanan Firm team represents real people injured by vehicle accidents or medical negligence. When you contact our firm, we give you a free evaluation and answer your questions. Our clients always meet with the team that handles the claim. We never pass you down to an inexperienced attorney. And we work tirelessly on your case to win, and do so at no additional cost to you. Using cutting-edge technology and legal video documentaries, we show the wrongdoers and their insurance companies they must settle the claim or risk losing at trial. Our serious injury team of attorneys and specialists are in it to win it for you.

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Michigan

Adjunct Professor, Medical Malpractice Law

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

2012 - Current

Executive Board

Michigan Association for Justice

2008 - Current

Executive Committee (2012 – 2013) Faculty, Trial Institute (2010, 2012) Member, Judicial Qualifications Committee (2008 – present), Amicus Committee (2008 – 2013), Medical Malpractice Legislative Committee (2011 – 2012), Media Committee (2011), Legislative Committee (2009 – 2010) Frequent speaker on medical negligence, courtroom technology, use of video in personal injury litigation, use of social media, and damages

President Elect, Commissioner, Representative Assembly

State Bar of Michigan

2003 - Current

President-Elect (2019 - present) Vice-President (2018-2019 Secretary (2017-2018) Treasurer (2016-2017) Commissioner, State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners Programs and Services Committee (2015 – 2016) Finance Committee (2014 – 2015) Public Policy, Image, and Identity Committee (2010 – 2014) Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (2010 – 2013) Strategic Planning Work Group (2015 – present) Work Group to Respond to Michigan Supreme Court’s Task Force on Role of State Bar (2014) Judicial Campaign Work Group (2013) Board liaison to Law Practice Management & Legal Administrators Section (2015 – 2016), Negligence Section (2013 – 2015), US Courts Committee (2011 – 2012), Litigation Section (2010 – 2012), Consumer Law Section (2011) Representative Assembly (2003 – 2010) Chair, Drafting Committee (2007 – 2010) Chair, Assembly Review (2005 – 2006) Chair, Special Issues (2004 – 2005)

Board of Directors

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

2001 - Current

Co-Founder and Managing Member

Buchanan Firm

1995 - Current

Associate Attorney

Warner Norcross & Judd

1988 - 1995

State Bar of Michigan

President Elect

Current

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate

2015 - Current

Michigan Association of Justice

Executive Board

2008 - Current

American Association for Justice

Advocate

2007 - Current

Best Lawyers in America

2004 - Current

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Board of Directors

2001 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1989 - Current

Bar

Michigan State Bar

1988