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.

Michael R. Shaffer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Wayne State University Law School. Shaffer joined Buckfire Law in September 2022 with extensive experience in Michigan’s No-Fault Law and auto accident litigation. Prior to joining Buckfire Law, he worked for 17 years for a well-known plaintiff firm specializing in auto law. Shaffer’s primary focus will be on first-party automotive claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He also handles other personal injury claims including dog attacks, slip and falls, and wrongful death lawsuits.

An experienced trial lawyer, Brian Keck, represents clients in high-stake cases. He specializes in personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries and accidental deaths throughout the State of Michigan. His hard work and legal skill results in substantial settlements for his injured clients and their families.

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.

George G. Burke, III earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Syracuse University in 1989. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1992 from Boston College Law School. Burke joined Buckfire Law in July 2025, after having previously worked for the firm a decade prior. Burke is an experienced trial attorney, representing those injured in accidents such as auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle accidents. He has extensive experience in Michigan’s No-Fault Law and auto accident litigation. He is committed to helping his clients obtain the compensation and benefits they deserve. Burke’s primary focus will be on first-party automotive claims, third-party auto negligence, and accidents involving motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicycles. He also handles other personal injury claims including dog attacks, slip and falls, and wrongful death lawsuits. Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to George Burke about your case today.

Nicholas Somberg is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan handling criminal defense cases.

Alyssa Orseck Moss earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from Lafayette College. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 1993 from Michigan State University’s College of Law. A third-generation trial attorney, Moss joined Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. in 2017 and brings over 25-plus years of extensive legal experience. Moss is an experienced trial attorney, representing those who have been injured as a result of all types of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents. She is dedicated and passionate about helping her clients obtain the compensation and benefits to which they are entitled. Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to Alyssa Moss about your case today.

Muskan B. Ali earned her bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University before going on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. She joined Buckfire Law in February 2026, focusing primarily on medical malpractice cases, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death claims. Prior to joining the firm, Muskan worked for a national personal injury law firm, focusing on areas such as medical malpractice, birth injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death. As an experienced trial attorney, Muskan has successfully advocated for the rights of individuals injured in a wide range of medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Muskan is also fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to Muskan Ali about your case today.

Hass M. Merhi earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University before going on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University’s College of Law. He joined Buckfire Law in August 2025, focusing primarily on automobile accidents, dog bite cases, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, as well as wrongful death claims. Prior to joining the firm, Hass worked for an insurance defense law firm, focusing on defense litigation in areas such as third-party auto negligence, personal injury, premises liability, and general negligence. As an experienced trial attorney, Hass successfully advocated for those injured in a wide range of accidents, including car, motorcycle, and bicycle crashes. Hass is also fluent in Arabic. Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to Hass Merhi about your case today.

Sheldon L. Miller has defended the rights of Michigan residents as a top litigator and expert counsel for more than 40 years. Mr. Miller graduated from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan, in 1961. In 1971, he originated the idea for what is called "mediation" in the state of Michigan. As a pioneer in this area of law, Mr. Miller was asked to form a committee to put the concept into rule form. He also served as the first mediator on behalf of the Plaintiff's Bar in the State of Michigan. In 1979, Mr. Miller served as president of the newly founded Mediation Tribunal Association, a non-profit corporation, formed to oversee the mediation process in Wayne County ( Detroit ). He served as president until 1992. With the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Mr. Miller served as a former vice-president, parliamentarian and secretary, and he was also president of the Detroit chapter of the ATLA. He also received the prestigious Champion of Justice award from the ATLA in 1998, and he has served on the Board of Governors of the ATLA since 1977. Mr. Miller served as president of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) and also received the Champion of Justice award from the MTLA. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Miller introduced new concepts to the legal community. In Placek v. City of Sterling Heights, he served as trial and appellate counsel and brought pure comparative negligence to Michigan. This case was cited 13 times by the Illinois Supreme Court when it threw out contributory negligence and adopted comparative negligence as the standard. Mr. Miller is a frequent lecturer and author on trial strategies and also teaches trial practice as an adjunct professor of law. Mr. Miller's other accomplishments include testifying on Federal No-Fault before the U.S. Congress, founding Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and authoring several well-received legal articles. Mr. Miller was profiled in the books The Million Dollar Lawyers and Detroit's Powers and Personalities, and he was also rated by the New York Law Journal as "one of the top tort litigators in the United States." To find out more about Sheldon L. Miller or any of our other personal injury lawyers, contact our firm near Detroit today.