About Michael R.
Michael R. Shaffer graduated from Michigan State University in 1995 and earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 1999. He moved from a liberal arts undergraduate program into law school at a time when Michigan's courts were shifting on several key civil issues. The transition set the pace for a career spent inside the state system.
He began practicing law after law school and established his career in Michigan. Over the years he has worked in courtroom settings and in client-facing roles. He is a member of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., where he has built experience handling contested matters in state courts. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and thorough in preparation.
Shaffer holds memberships in multiple professional organizations that serve trial lawyers and civil advocates. He is a current member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He also belongs to Phi Beta Kappa, reflecting his undergraduate academic achievement. Those affiliations have informed his approach to litigation and trial practice, keeping him connected to continuing education and peer review.
Throughout his career he has handled civil matters that require motion practice, negotiation, and trial work. He has worked alongside other attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. on cases requiring coordinated litigation strategies. He tends to take a methodical approach to fact development and witness preparation, and he places emphasis on clear courtroom presentation.
In addition to his firm responsibilities, Shaffer participates in professional activities that support trial readiness and legal education. His memberships offer access to seminars and publications that help him stay current on procedural developments and trial techniques. He has maintained an active presence in Michigan’s legal community while practicing law in the state.
Today he practices with Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., serving clients across Michigan. He continues to focus on civil litigation and trial matters within the state court system.
