Atty. Charles Buist

Atty. Charles Buist

Charles Buist is a trial attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. He is a co-founder of Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, which he started with his law partner, Nicholas Spetsas, in Orlando, Florida in 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Charles Buist at a glance

Charles Buist is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar (2017), North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2019), Florida, The Florida Bar (2020), and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia (2022). Educated at The University of South Carolina (M.B.A., 2017) and Vermont Law School (—, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles Buist is a trial attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
  • He is a co-founder of Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, which he started with his law partner, Nicholas Spetsas, in Orlando, Florida in 2021
  • Building the firm from the ground up, Charles focuses his practice on representing injured individuals in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases
  • Charles’s commitment to injury law is rooted in personal experience
  • As a child, his family was involved in a serious automobile accident caused by a vehicle defect
  • Both of his parents suffered significant injuries, and the aftermath of the collision permanently altered his family’s life
  • Being unable to help his parents during that time left a lasting impression and continues to motivate Charles to advocate for people who have been harmed due to negligence
  • Raised by his father, Dr. Buist, a dentist, Charles spent much of his early life in a dental office and began working as a dental assistant at a young age
  • Through this experience, he observed firsthand the lasting consequences of traumatic injuries
  • Many patients came to the practice after suffering harm caused by careless or reckless conduct, and Charles saw how disfigurement and pain affected their health, confidence, and daily lives over time
  • These early experiences shaped Charles’s decision to pursue a career in law
  • Today, he represents plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, guiding injured clients through the legal process with care and determination
  • Based in Orlando, Florida, Charles is dedicated to helping accident victims seek accountability and move forward after serious injuries

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Buist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Buist handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Buist

Where is Charles Buist's law office located?
Charles Buist's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Buist handle?
Charles Buist focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Charles Buist practiced law?
Charles Buist has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Charles Buist go to law school?
Charles Buist earned their education at (M.B.A., 2017); (—, 2016); (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Charles Buist for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Buist directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Buist received?
Charles Buist's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Million Dollar Advocate - The Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers.

Education

M.B.A.
The University of South Carolina
- 2017
Vermont Law School
- 2016
J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Million Dollar Advocate - The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star - Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Under 40 - The National Trial Lawyers
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
Admitted: 2017
North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
Admitted: 2019
Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 2020
Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Admitted: 2022

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