About Robert

Robert J — Buchanan is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Ada, Michigan. He co-founded Buchanan Firm in 1995, where he serves as the managing member. The firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law, offering comprehensive legal services to clients across Michigan. Buchanan earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics and international business, cum laude, from Kalamazoo College in 1985. He then obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School in 1988. He was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1988 — Throughout his career, Buchanan has been deeply involved in legal education and professional organizations. He served as an adjunct professor of medical malpractice law at Western Michigan University Law School in 2012. He has been a member of the executive board of the Michigan Association for Justice and has held various leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan, including president-elect in 2020. His professional affiliations also include the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he is an associate member, and the American Association for Justice, where he holds the title of advocate.

He is a fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, an honor bestowed by colleagues for outstanding legal ability and devotion to public service. Additionally, Buchanan has been recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America," "Super Lawyers," and Martindale-Hubbell's "Preeminent Lawyers." In his practice, Buchanan focuses on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, auto and truck accidents. Commercial litigation. He has significant experience advising both general aviation and commercial service airports throughout Michigan on regulatory matters, operations, leases, agreements, and real estate acquisition. Outside of his legal practice, Buchanan is a commercial airplane pilot and has participated in events like the Tough Mudder Run and Obstacle Challenge in Brooklyn, Michigan, in 2013. He is proficient in Spanish and enjoys activities such as downhill skiing, scuba diving, and traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Buchanan's experience and active involvement in the legal community underscore his commitment to providing dedicated and knowledgeable representation to his clients. ```json { "profile_text": "Robert J. Buchanan is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Ada, Michigan.

He co-founded Buchanan Firm in 1995, where he serves as the managing member. The firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law, offering comprehensive legal services to clients across Michigan. Buchanan earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics and international business, cum laude, from Kalamazoo College in 1985. He then obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School in 1988. He was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1988. Throughout his career, Buchanan has been deeply involved in legal education and professional organizations. He served as an adjunct professor of medical malpractice law at Western Michigan University Law School in 2012. He has been a member of the executive board of the Michigan Association for Justice and has held various leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan, including president-elect in 2020. His professional affiliations also include the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he is an associate member, and the American Association for Justice, where he holds the title of advocate.

He is a fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, an honor bestowed by colleagues for outstanding legal ability and devotion to public service. Additionally, Buchanan has been recognized by \"The Best Lawyers in America,\" \"Super Lawyers,\" and Martindale-Hubbell's \"Preeminent Lawyers.\" In his practice, Buchanan focuses on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, auto and truck accidents. Commercial litigation. He has significant experience advising both general aviation and commercial service airports throughout Michigan on regulatory matters, operations, leases, agreements, and real estate acquisition. Outside of his legal practice, Buchanan is a commercial airplane pilot and has participated in events like the Tough Mudder Run and Obstacle Challenge in Brooklyn, Michigan, in 2013. He is proficient in Spanish and enjoys activities such as downhill skiing, scuba diving, and traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Buchanan's experience and active involvement in the legal community underscore his commitment to providing dedicated and knowledgeable representation to his clients.", "sources": [

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Adjunct Professor, Medical Malpractice Law

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
2012

Executive Board

Michigan Association for Justice
2008

President Elect, Commissioner, Representative Assembly

State Bar of Michigan
2003

Board of Directors

International Society of Primerus Law Offices
2001

Co-Founder and Managing has membership

Buchanan Firm
1995

Associate Lawyer

Warner Norcross & Judd
1988

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan

Types of Cases Handled

personal injury medical malpractice business law offering comprehensive legal services to clients across Michigan

Certifications & Awards

Bar

Michigan State Bar

Professional Associations

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 Offices

Board of Directors 2001 - Current

American Bar Association

has membership 1989 - Current