Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry Buckfire) earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court. Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The law firm was founded in 1969 by his father David Buckfire with the principle of representing clients with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. Lawrence’s mother, Vicky Buckfire, joined David in the firm several years later. Lawrence and Daniel both joined their parents upon their completion of law school. Mr. Buckfire has devoted his legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, children and the elderly. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. “Successfully pursuing these cases is the best way to protect the members of our community from future harm,” said Larry.

A lifelong Jackson resident, Bruce Inosencio established his own law firm in 2000 after having worked as an associate attorney for four years at another local firm. In 2009, he and Kristina Fisk formed Inosencio & Fisk, PLLC. Bruce is actively involved in the community, having assisted with the Jackson Community Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program, the Jackson Community Foundation (emeritus trustee), Family Service & Children’s Aid (president, 2002-2003), Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth, Jackson Commercial Contractors Association (president, 2011-2013), Homebuilders Association of Jackson (attorney advisor to HBAJ since 1999), and the Jackson County Bar Association (president, 2000-2001). Bruce’s practice focuses on construction law, business law, real estate law, and medical malpractice.

We have over 20 years of combined legal experience, handling criminal law and defense cases, family law matters, including divorce and child custody cases, professional licensing defense and, more recently, Michigan Medical Marijuana Defense and Licensure. We can pretty much handle any criminal case, family law dispute or professional licensing complaint that they can throw at us. We do some other boutique things too, but we prefer a sit down to discuss unique cases that pique our interest.

For over three decades, local attorney Randall Shepard has provided legal guidance to clients through Southeastern Michigan. We provide state and federal courts representation to ensure you have dependable legal counsel throughout your case. Randall Shepard holds memberships with Michigan State Bar Association, Rochester Bar Association, and licensed to practice within the federal court system. Contact our law office today to partner with our team that looks after your best interests!

As a Hillsdale County native, Daren Wiseley is thrilled with the opportunity to serve his home community. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and constitutional/ civil rights litigation, where he is committed to defending individual rights, in a time when they are under assault more than ever. Mr. Wiseley is known for his passion and work ethic and brings a hard-hitting style to the courtroom. Mr. Wiseley takes prides in going the extra mile for clients and aggressively defending them. He is known for his skillful courtroom strategy and creative motion practice. Additionally, Mr. Wiseley brings knowledge and expertise of the media to the table to better serve his clients. Few lawyers understand the importance of media relations and its inner workings.Mr. Wiseley loves being a warrior for the underdog. He thrives in high-stakes cases and refuses to budge under pressure. A recent example of this occurred in a case regarding a rarely used felony eavesdropping statute that had no case precedent. Even though the media, and even most lawyers counted him out, he used his tireless work effort and thoughtful creativity to win the case after oral argument on his motion to dismiss. Mr. Wiseley has significant experience defending Constitutionally protected rights, and understands the role of protecting citizens against government overreach. One notable example occurring when a client was charged with a felony for a harmless Facebook post - Mr. Wiseley was able to get this charge dismissed as well. Both cases also provided examples of Mr. Wiseley's ability to influence the court of public opinion, to protect his clients' from reputational harm in the community.Mr. Wiseley is highly sought after throughout Michigan, practicing in counties throughout the state and both federal districts. When he is not in the office defending liberty, Mr. Wiseley loves golfing with his grandfather, reading, working out, and playing with his cat, Ovi.

Mr. Brissette is a native to Bay City. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1969, the University of Michigan in 1973, (School of Music, Theatre & Dance), and the University of Detroit School of Law in 1976. From 1976 to 2014, he practiced law at Seward, Tally & Piggott, P.C. in Bay City. He has served for six years on the State Bar Representative Assembly, four years on the Bay County Bar Association Board of Directors and one year as Bay County Bar Association President. He has served on numerous local boards and is the past president of Bay Concert Band and past president of Midland Concert Band. He has appeared in numerous theatrical and musical performances in Bay City, Saginaw and Midland. His current hobbies include playing trumpet in many groups and a little bit of golf. His primary practice areas include Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Litigation and Personal Injury. He also handles Divorce and Criminal. He is certified by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) in Estate Planning.

Attorney Shiraz K. Khan is a licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law, admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is registered with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the U.S. Department of Justice. As a dedicated trial attorney, he is known for his steadfast commitment to justice. He wins - and brings a wealth of experience across multiple areas of law, including serious injuries and permanent losses, civil rights litigation, as well as individual tort matters. His involvement in high-stakes and high-profile cases has drawn national attention, and his legal insight has been featured in numerous leading media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, USA Today, Fox News, Esquire Magazine, MSN, Yahoo News, The Detroit News, The Miami Herald, The Detroit Free Press, The New York Daily News, The Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, and NPR, among others. He has also appeared in national television interviews, including on CBS This Morning and CNN Newsroom. As the host of Trial and Truth, he frequently features prominent guests to explore thought-provoking perspectives on law and justice in America. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. At Wayne State, his academic focus was on biology and biomedicine, with research in the biology of aging and the prandiology of Drosophila. During law school, his studies emphasized business law, trial advocacy, healthcare law, commercial and international transactions, as well as intellectual property and trademark law. Drawing from a background that spans business, medical research, and the arts, Attorney Khan brings a multidimensional perspective to his legal practice. As the founder of The Shiraz Law Firm, PLLC, he approaches the law with a comprehensive, strategic mindset, tailored to the dynamic needs of his clients. Outside the courtroom, he is a talented singer-songwriter who has toured widely, performing for audiences across various venues in the United States, Canada and the UK. He is affiliated with SOCAN (Canada) and BMI (Worldwide) for music publishing. He is also a published poet, with a book titled More than Words and several other written works available online. Mr. Khan is deeply committed to public service. He frequently volunteers his time and has served as a keynote speaker for numerous organizations, focusing on demystifying the legal process and bridging the gap between the public and the legal system. He is a devoted husband and father of four, and enjoys spending time with his family when he is not advocating for his clients.

Dondi R. Vesprini earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1996 from Oakland University with a minor in Sociology. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he was on the Moot Court Board of Directors, represented the law school in national moot court competition, and was a member of the St. Thomas More Society. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, Dondi worked for 11 years as a trial attorney for the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katkowsky, P.C., which specialized in motorcycle accidents. Previously, Dondi worked for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for two years where he tried felony drug cases and also worked on criminal appeals. Dondi has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients and specializes in issues affecting motorcyclists such as motorcycle accidents, roadway defect accidents, and Michigan No Fault claims. He also litigates wrongful death, automobile negligence, slip and fall, dog bite attacks, and other personal injury matters. In addition to trial work, he has also argued cases in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dondi’s advocacy extends beyond the courtroom as he proposes legislation and meets with the Governor’s office, legislators and lobbyists regarding legislation affecting injured motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike, including but not limited to the Michigan motorcycle helmet law and fighting to preserve Michigan’s No Fault system and the benefits it provides to injured people. He recently drafted an amendment to MCL 500.3114, which was formally introduced as House Bill 4809 on May 6, 2021.

John M.H. Ulrich is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan.