Atty. John C Buchanan

Atty. John C Buchanan

John C Buchanan is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, catastrophic injury, law practice management & legal administrators and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 63 yrs experience 63 year
Call (269) 492-1416 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John C Buchanan at a glance

John C Buchanan is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Buchanan & Buchanan P.L.C.. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1963) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth and (1963). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1962) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, Grand Rapids, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys Lawyer-Pilot's Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates International Society of Primerus Law Firms and Michigan State Bar Foundation American College of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John C Buchanan is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, catastrophic injury, law practice management & legal administrators and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • John practices at Buchanan & Buchanan P.L.C. in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John C Buchanan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C Buchanan 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.

John C Buchanan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →

Wrongful Death

John C Buchanan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

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.

John C Buchanan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John C Buchanan is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John C Buchanan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Michigan attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Grand Rapids or all attorneys in Michigan.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C Buchanan

Where is John C Buchanan's law office located?
John C Buchanan's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Buchanan & Buchanan P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C Buchanan handle?
John C Buchanan focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John C Buchanan practiced law?
John C Buchanan has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did John C Buchanan go to law school?
John C Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact John C Buchanan for a consultation?
You can contact John C Buchanan 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 John C Buchanan received?
John C Buchanan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1962
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth and
Admitted: 1963

Reviews

4.8
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.