Scott Goodwin has been fighting for personal injury victims for over 38 years. After graduating from the Michigan State University College of Law in 1986, Goodwin was admitted into the Michigan Bar and started his own practice. Since then, Goodwin has earned a slew of honors and awards, the most notable being named a Super Lawyer for over 20 years, Inducted into the MI Lawyers Weekly "HALL OF FAME" in 2024 . Champion of Justice in 2021 by the MI association for Justice . Lawyer of the year in 2004. Leaders in the law 2016. Best lawyers in America year after year including 2025. Past President of the Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers in Michigan. DBusiness Top Lawyer 2009-2025. Decades of Pro bono work sponsoring Law Day events. Chairman of the MAJ Judicial qualifications committee.. Scott Goodwin brings unmatched skill, dedication and tenacity to every case, going head to head with corporations and insurance companies. His unwavering promise . Every client is treated like a member of his family, with the respect ,care and commitment to win. " WIn with Goodwin ": 1888goodwin,com

The founder of the firm, has a personal commitment to the principles of just compensation for injury victims and others who are wronged. Since 1975, when Steve worked as a Federal Deputy Defender and during his long career focusing on personal injury and commercial litigation, Steve has made it a point to fight hard and creatively for his clients at every turn. Now with the advent of the Reifman Law Firm, we have created a dynamic team to continue the tradition of Standing Tough and Smart for our clients. Reifman Law Firm is interested in all levels of cases.

Christopher Frayer earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University in 1991. He later earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Chris joined the firm in February 2024, focusing primarily on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, birth injury, civil rights, and governmental claims. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Chris served as a medical malpractice attorney at a firm in metro Detroit. He previously represented healthcare companies, professionals, and corporate clients litigating medical malpractice cases in state and federal courts.

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. Nicolas is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Nicolas served as a partner at a preeminent insurance defense law firm with a focus on defense litigation in catastrophic first-party automobile claims, third-party auto negligence, personal injury, premises liability and general negligence. He represented various national clients and several major insurance carriers throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried cases in both state and federal court and has argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

For more than 25 years, Evan P. Shaw has provided a full range of effective legal services to address the various challenges faced in the personal injury and healthcare space. Shaw, who has spent nearly 30 years as a litigation attorney, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1989 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from Wayne State University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court of the Eastern and Western District of Michigan. Shaw joined the firm in September 2023 and focuses mainly on first-party auto claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He has tried countless personal injury trials and has extensive experience handling a wide variety of personal injury case types, including dog bites, slip and fall claims, medical malpractice and birth injuries. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Evan worked as a trial attorney at a personal injury law firm in metro Detroit.