Head-to-head · Michigan injury firms
Michigan Auto Law vs. Buckfire Law Firm
As of September 2026, Michigan Auto Law has 1,692 Google reviews across 7 Michigan offices, averaging 4.9 ★; Buckfire Law Firm has 1,144 Google reviews across 5 Michigan offices, averaging 4.7 ★. Michigan Auto Law reports 80+ results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $63M); Buckfire Law Firm reports 51 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $15M). Both list car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents among their practice areas.
Facts only, from Google and each firm's own website. Neither firm paid to appear here or reviewed this page, and we don't say which is better.
| Measure | Michigan Auto Law | Buckfire Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews, all Michigan offices | 1,692 | 1,144 |
| Average Google rating, weighted by reviews | 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Share of 5-star reviews | 98% | 90% |
| Share of 1- and 2-star reviews | 1% | 7% |
| $1M+ results reported on its website | 80+ | 51 |
| Largest reported result | $63M | $15M |
| Jury verdicts among them | 9 | 8 |
| Confirmed in a court record or news report | 0 | 0 |
| Case types it reports most | Car accident (26), Truck accident (20), Motorcycle accident (3) | Medical malpractice (10), Truck accident (7), Wrongful death (7) |
| Rank in Michigan by number of $1M+ results | #1 of 128 | #2 of 128 |
| Free consultation, per its website | Yes | Yes |
| Contingency fee, per its website | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan offices | 7: Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Sterling Heights, Traverse City and 1 more | 5: Southfield, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Shelby Township |
| Hours on Google | Open 24 hours (at least one office) | Open 24 hours (at least one office) |
Google ratings, reviews and hours as of September 2026, summed across each firm's Michigan listings. Results are what each firm reports on its own website, and may come from any of its offices, in any state; "+" means it lists more than we keep (its 80 largest). Ranks follow the Michigan leaderboard. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Michigan Auto Law: largest reported results
- $63 million award, premises liability · reported by the firm Source
- $40 million verdict, wrongful death · reported by the firm Source
- $34.5 million settlement · reported by the firm Source
Michigan offices
- Farmington Hills · 30101 Northwestern Hwy
- Grand Rapids · 212 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Ste 105
- Detroit · 615 Griswold St Ste 402
- Ann Arbor · 122 S Main St #220
- Sterling Heights · 42140 Van Dyke Ave Ste 170
- Traverse City · 3347 W South Airport Rd Ste B
- Flint · 2387 S Linden Rd Ste 136
Buckfire Law Firm: largest reported results
- $15 million settlement, car accident · reported by the firm Source
- $12 million settlement · reported by the firm Source
- $11.9 million settlement, truck accident · reported by the firm Source
Michigan offices
- Southfield · 28411 Northwestern Hwy #300
- Detroit · 1001 Woodward Ave #505
- Ann Arbor · 343 S Main St #206
- Flint · 432 N Saginaw St Ste 413
- Shelby Township · 51424 Van Dyke Ave #3
The cases they list
Practice areas as each firm lists them on its own website. We haven't checked either firm's experience in any of them.
- Both firms
- Car accidents, Truck accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Pedestrian accidents, Bicycle accidents, Wrongful death
- Only Michigan Auto Law
- Rideshare accidents, No-fault insurance claims, Brain injuries
- Only Buckfire Law Firm
- Medical malpractice, Birth injuries, Dog bites, Nursing home abuse, Product liability
How to choose between them
- Check that the firm handles your type of case, and ask how many cases like yours it has taken to trial.
- Ask which lawyer would actually work on your case, and how often you would hear from them.
- Check the results that matter to you at their source; most are reported by the firm and haven't been independently verified.
- Get the fee, and who pays case costs if you lose, in writing before you sign.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michigan Auto Law better than Buckfire Law?
We don't say either firm is better: the right firm depends on your case, the lawyer who would handle it and the fee you agree. On the facts we track: Michigan Auto Law has 1,692 Google reviews across 7 Michigan offices, averaging 4.9 ★, and Buckfire Law Firm has 1,144 Google reviews across 5 Michigan offices, averaging 4.7 ★. Michigan Auto Law reports 80+ results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $63M), and Buckfire Law Firm reports 51 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $15M). Ask each firm who would work on your case, how many cases like yours it has taken to trial, and what it charges, in writing.
Which has more Google reviews, Michigan Auto Law or Buckfire Law?
Michigan Auto Law: 1,692 reviews across 7 offices, against 1,144 across 5 offices for Buckfire Law Firm, as of September 2026. A review count shows how many clients posted a review, not how a firm would handle your case.
Which reports bigger verdicts and settlements, Michigan Auto Law or Buckfire Law?
Michigan Auto Law reports 80+ results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $63M); Buckfire Law Firm reports 51 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $15M). These are the results each firm chooses to publish, which may come from any of its offices, in any state. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Do Michigan Auto Law and Buckfire Law offer free consultations?
Michigan Auto Law says on its website that it offers one and that it works on a contingency fee; Buckfire Law Firm says on its website that it offers one and that it works on a contingency fee. In Michigan, a personal injury lawyer's contingency fee can't be more than one-third of the recovery after case costs (MCR 8.121).