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Virginia Marie Buchanan

Virginia Marie Buchanan

Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A.
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice
  • Alabama, Florida
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Biography

Virginia Buchanan is a shareholder at Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A., having joined the firm in 1989. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida in 1985, and received her Juris Doctorate Degree, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1989.

She has served as lead/co-lead counsel in more than 50 jury trials, with results exceeding $500 million. She has a national practice and works extensively in her local Pensacola and surrounding community. She is a member of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Legal Elite, and listed by Martindale-Hubbell as a Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury. She has been repeatedly designated as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Top Consumer Lawyer.

Ms. Buchanan is a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America), as well as the Florida Justice Association (“FJA”) (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers). She is a Distinguished Fellow and Eagle Member of FJA, and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2021. She has served on the Board of Directions of the Florida Bar Foundation and has been Treasurer of ABOTA, Chairperson of the Civil Process Server Grievance Committee and has been a member of the Chief Judge's Council on Children. She currently is a member of the Women's Caucus of the Florida Justice Association, and serves on The Florida Bar Ethics Committee.

Ms. Buchanan is a member of the American Bar Association, and has served as a member of the subcommittee of the American Bar Association on legislation affecting litigation and was appointed to a special committee of the American Bar Association on health care.

Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. (1989)
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Honors: Honors
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University of Florida
B.S. (1985) | Telecommunication
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Professional Experience
Partner
Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A.
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
American Cancer Society Issues Controversial Guideline to Try to Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
The National Trial Lawyer Magazine
Surgical Malpractice Associated With Surgeons Inexperience
The Ring of Fire Network
Recent Study Shows Malpractice Claims Decreasing
The Ring of Fire Network
Severe Injuries From Patients Falling Out of Bed Due in Part to Inadequate Prevention Methods Used by Hospitals
The Ring of Fire Network
The Ring of Fire Network
Judge Finds Dirty Medical Equipment Caused Vet’s Illness
Jury Verdicts: Please Don't Take My Sunshine Away
Florida Justice Association Journal
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Judicial Misconduct - Is the Judge Misbehaving?
I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Kids Will Be Kids...Legal Liability for the Misdeeds of Minors: Who Pays for Junior's Torts?
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
The Florida Bar's Legal Fee Arbitration Program: Is it Right for You?
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
A Fresh Look at Anti-Dumping Claims: Why It Is Worth Your While
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
A Fresh Look at Anti-Dumping Claims: Why It Is Worth Your While
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
When Defendant's Seek to Recover Private Information From Plaintiff's Non-Party Family Members; What We Should Do To Fight It
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Discovering Personnel Records: Who Can Object?
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
Summary of the 2003 Medical Malpractice Legislation; Major Impacts from the Plaintiff Perspective and From the Defense Perspective
The Summation
When Defendants Don't Pay on Time
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
When the Hospital Has to Pay for a Doctor's Mistakes
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
Perils and Pitfalls; Moving into the 21st Century Computer Software and other Jury Selection Aids
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal
False Claims
Trial Diplomacy Journal
Speaking Engagements
Nursing Malpractice
Association of Operating Room Nurses
The Essential Role of the Legal Investigator In The Development of Damages for Mediation and Trial
Inner Circle of Investigators
Professionalism and Ethics
Northwest Florida Paralegal Association
Preparing and Presenting Your Expert Witness in a Contested Liability Case
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Ethical Considerations for the Paralegal, Florida Justice Association seminar
"History of Medical Malpractice," "Ways to Avoid Litigation," and "How a Plaintiff's Attorney Approaches a Medical Malpractice Case.", Symposium on Medical Malpractice
BCBS MDL: History, Status, Future, Discovery Planning & Cost Management, Mass Torts Made Perfect Annual Conference
Medical Malpractice, Masters of Justice
Expert Requirements, Best Practices in Medical Malpractice
Medical, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Pain Management in Florida, Symposium on Medical Malpractice
Awards
Florida Trend Magazine, Florida "Legal Elite"
Florida Trend Magazine
Florida Super Lawyers
Superlawyers
Women Trial Lawyers - Top 25
National Trial Lawyers
Distinguished Fellow
Florida Justice Association
Florida Bar President’s Award for Pro Bono Service for 1st Judicial Circuit
Florida State Bar
Nominee for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Public Justice Foundation
Public Justice Association
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member, Subcommittee on Legislation Affecting Litigation
Current
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International Society of Barristers
Fellow
Current
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Florida Justice Association
Member
Current
Activities: Eagle Benefactor-2015, Senior Fellow Program Member - 2018, Distinguished Fellow – 2019; Director 2021
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First Circuit Fee Arbitration Committee
Member
Current
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Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
Member
Current
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Chief Judge's Council for Children
Member
Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Current
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Northwest Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member, Subcommittee on Health Care
Current
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Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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AFTL Medical Malpractice Task Force
Member
Current
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Board of Governors - Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Sustaining Member
Current
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American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
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Academy of Trial Advocacy
Member
Current
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International Society Of Barristers
Fellow
- Current
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The National Trial Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation
Member
- Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Treasurer, Member
- Current
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Alabama State Bar
Member
- Current
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Florida State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
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Florida
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I provide absolutely free confidential consultations, and never charge any fees or costs unless you first recover. My law firm's 40 attorneys, 4 investigators and 2 medical staff work together as one team for you.
  • Contingent Fees
    I provide absolutely free confidential consultations, and never charge any fees or costs unless you first recover. My law firm's 40 attorneys, 4 investigators and 2 medical staff work together as one team for you.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Virginia Buchanan Bio
Website
Levin Papantonio Rafferty Law Firm
Blog
Levin Papantonio Law Firm (LevinLaw.com)
Contact & Map
Levin Papantonio
316 South Baylen Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Toll-Free: (800) 277-1193
Telephone: (850) 435-7000
Fax: (850) 435-7020