Atty. Michael R Shaffer
Michael R. Shaffer is an auto accident attorney within the firm's pre-litigation unit, where he helps injured clients collect their No-Fault benefits and protects their legal rights.
Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Southfield, MI · 27+ Years Experience
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About Michael R Shaffer at a Glance
Michael R Shaffer is an Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, pedestrian, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1999). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1999) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1995). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael R Shaffer
- Michael R. Shaffer is an auto accident attorney within the firm's pre-litigation unit, where he helps injured clients collect their No-Fault benefits and protects their legal rights
- Mike prepares new cases in their early stages to achieve the best possible results for his clients
- He works diligently with auto accident victims by helping them navigate through complex and sometimes confusing insurance plans, to ensure they get all of the help they're entitled under the Michigan No-Fault law
Practice Areas Explained
Michael R Shaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Southfield.
Car Accidents in Southfield
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael R Shaffer is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →
Personal Injury in Southfield
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.
Michael R Shaffer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Motorcycle Accidents in Southfield
Michael R Shaffer is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Michigan →
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents in Southfield
Michael R Shaffer is one of 4,135 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian attorneys in Michigan →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Southfield
Michael R Shaffer is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Southfield
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 Southfield 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 venue, 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.
Southfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Southfield Choose Michael R Shaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael R Shaffer's practice in the field of car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, pedestrian, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael R Shaffer brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle, Michael R Shaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Southfield
A Southfield-based practice means Michael R Shaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael R Shaffer Handles in Southfield
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael R Shaffer has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael R Shaffer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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