Atty. John Joseph Buchan

Atty. John Joseph Buchan

John Joseph Buchan is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, personal injury and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Ebensburg Ebensburg 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Buchan at a glance

John Joseph Buchan is a Member based in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Gvozdich, Buchan & Kaltenbaugh. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1983), Pennsylvania (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1982) and Indiana University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Cambria County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Ebensburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Joseph Buchan is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Buchan & Kaltenbaugh in Ebensburg, PA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Buchan's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, 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.

John Joseph Buchan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

John Joseph Buchan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Joseph Buchan

Where is John Joseph Buchan's law office located?
John Joseph Buchan's law practice is located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The firm is Gvozdich, Buchan & Kaltenbaugh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Buchan handle?
John Joseph Buchan focuses on car accidents, personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Joseph Buchan practiced law?
John Joseph Buchan has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Joseph Buchan go to law school?
John Joseph Buchan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact John Joseph Buchan for a consultation?
You can contact John Joseph Buchan 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 Joseph Buchan received?
John Joseph Buchan's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1982
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1979

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1983
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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