Brian Buchanan, Personal Injury Attorney in Asheville, North Carolina
Over 36 years of legal practice
Asheville, NC
Practicing personal injury in Asheville since 1990.
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Brian Buchanan is an attorney based in Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Brian Buchanan: Brian Buchanan is an attorney based in Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brian Buchanan
Brian concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Asheville, North Carolina
Brian takes personal injury matters in Asheville, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brian Buchanan — Over 36 years of North Carolina personal injury experience
Brian Buchanan is an attorney based in Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience.
Born in 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, Brian grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Brian's mother was a nurse, and his father was a doctor in Spruce Pine who ran a clinic, worked in the hospital emergency room, made house calls to people in need. Brian often accompanied his parents when the house calls were after hours. Growing up in a home where taking care of others was so important continues to inspire Brian in his work representing injured and disabled people. In the mid-1990's, before he began representing injured people, Brian worked for an insurance defense firm in Greensboro where he amassed considerable experience in injury litigation and wrongful death. His civil litigation experience, in both state and federal courts, includes auto and trucking accidents, negligence, premises liability, product liability, eminent domain, railroad employee injuries, construction, and business disputes. He has also presented cases before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Brian also devotes a considerable part of his practice to representing disabled people in hearings with the Social Security Administration. Brian's past legal and volunteer work includes being an attorney advocate for the Mitchell County Guardian Ad Litem program from 1998-2015. Since 1995 he has been a volunteer attorney for Mitchell County Animal Rescue, and he has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. He has served on numerous boards, including the YMCA, United Way, Spruce Pine Montessori School, and the Spruce Pine Community Hospital Ethics Committee. He has been the Town Attorney for Bakersville, North Carolina since 1995. Brian has a son, Jay, and a daughter, Annie Jo. He and his wife Carla live in Burnsville and attend Higgins United Methodist Church.
Working with Brian on a personal injury matter
Born in 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, Brian grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Brian's mother was a nurse, and his father was a doctor in Spruce Pine who ran a clinic, worked in the hospital emergency room, made house calls to people in need. Brian often accompanied his parents when the house calls were after hours. Growing up in a home where taking care of others was so important…
Clients Brian works with
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Asheville and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Brian Buchanan's legal education and bar admissions
Wake Forest University
J.D. · 1990
Appalachian State University
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
2023 · ACTIVE
North Carolina, Nort
1990 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.A. in Appalachian State University.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.A. in Appalachian State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brian Buchanan
Brian has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Social Security Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Social Security Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent (2026).
Locations
Brian Buchanan's office in Asheville
Brian's primary office is at 535 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brian Buchanan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Asheville, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian
Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian Buchanan
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Asheville?
Brian is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Asheville, Raleigh and Charlotte in North Carolina
Brian handles personal injury matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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