Michael Bonvolanta earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2015 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. He was admitted to the Frank Murphy Honor Society and served as a member of UDM’s Moot Court Board of Advocates. Bonvolanta 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 District Court for the Western District of New York. Bonvolanta joined the firm in January 2020, and focuses primarily on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, birth injury, civil rights and governmental claims. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Bonvolanta served as an associate at a full-service litigation firm in metro Detroit with a focus on municipal law, land use and zoning, medical malpractice defense and legal malpractice defense. He represented various national clients throughout the state of Michigan. Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to Michael J. Bonvolanta about your case today.

Bobby Ficklin is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan.

Kurt Heise has more than 30 years’ experience as a municipal, labor, and environmental attorney. He previously served as Assistant City Attorney in Dearborn Heights, Garden City, and Woodhaven, and as the Mayor’s Deputy in Dearborn Heights. Heise also served as Director of the Wayne County Department of Environment and County Drain Commissioner for six years, where he managed Michigan’s second-largest environmental protection agency with 145 employes and a $150 million annual budget. From 2010 to 2016, Heise served as State Representative for the 20th House District, covering Plymouth, Northville, and eastern Canton. As State Rep, Heise chaired the House Criminal Justice Committee where he sponsored 39 public acts, including the creation of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. From 2016 to 2024, Kurt served as Plymouth Township Supervisor, a full-time municipal CEO position responsible for a $24 million annual general fund budget and roughly 100 employees including full-time police, fire, public works, and clerical staff. During his tenure, Heise rebuilt the township’s first responder services and negotiated 12 public sector labor union contracts. Heise’s relentless economic development efforts generated more than half a billion dollars in private-sector investment in the township. From 2017 to 2021, Heise was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve as Commissioner to the Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority, representing Michigan residents.

Attorney Lawrence D. Thurswell specializes in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). He is also an expert in cases involving auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice. Following his father and grandfather, Lawrence D. Thurswell is a third-generation attorney. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1995 and his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1998, where he received academic awards and an Excellence for the Future award for his outstanding achievements.

Greetings from Fairmax Law™! I am Terry Hiller, an experienced attorney based in Ohio. Having earned my law degree from Michigan State Law School in 1996, I have dedicated my legal career to helping individuals overcome financial challenges and find a path to financial freedom. It is my privilege to be a part of the Fairmax Law™ team, where we focus exclusively on providing guidance and support in the realm of bankruptcy matters. My enduring commitment as an attorney is to assist people in achieving debt-free lives, shielding their assets, and preventing garnishments from aggressive creditors. With over two decades of experience, I offer compassionate and effective legal representation to individuals facing financial hardship.

Attorney Mark Boegehold has expertise in personal injury cases, including automobile negligence, trucks, bus, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and police misconduct. Mr. Boegehold is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Law.

Samuel Lusk joined Thurswell Law in 2025. He has extensive experience in personal injury litigation, practicing since 2016. Mr. Lusk obtained his Associate’s Degree, graduating magna cum laude, from St. Clair County Community College in 2010. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree at Michigan State University, graduating on the Dean’s List in 2012. He then attended Michigan State University College of Law, where he earned a Jurisprudence Award for Research, Writing, and Advocacy and obtained his J.D in 2016. Contact Samuel Lusk, Thurswell Law attorney, for your free consultation.

I have over 30 years' experience as an attorney. My firm specializes in employment rights, including discrimination, civil rights, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, whistleblower rights, medical leave and disability rights, unemployment benefits, and more. My goal is to maximize the recovery for those whose rights have been compromised.