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Charles Buist, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Orlando, Florida

Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Practicing medical malpractice in Orlando since 2017.

9+
Years practicing
4
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Charles Buist is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Charles has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers.

Based in
Orlando, FLORIDA
Experience
over 9 years
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Orlando, FLORIDA.
  • Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Charles Buist: Charles Buist is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Charles has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Charles Buist

Charles concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Charles handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Orlando, Florida

Charles takes medical malpractice matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Orlando, Florida

Charles takes personal injury matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Charles Buist — Over 9 years of Florida medical malpractice experience

Charles Buist is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Charles has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers.

Charles Buist is a trial attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. He is a co-founder of Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, which he started with his law partner, Nicholas Spetsas, in Orlando, Florida in 2021. Building the firm from the ground up, Charles focuses his practice on representing injured individuals in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

Charles’s commitment to injury law is rooted in personal experience. As a child, his family was involved in a serious automobile accident caused by a vehicle defect. Both of his parents suffered significant injuries, and the aftermath of the collision permanently altered his family’s life. Being unable to help his parents during that time left a lasting impression and continues to motivate Charles to advocate for people who have been harmed due to negligence.

Raised by his father, Dr. Buist, a dentist, Charles spent much of his early life in a dental office and began working as a dental assistant at a young age. Through this experience, he observed firsthand the lasting consequences of traumatic injuries. Many patients came to the practice after suffering harm caused by careless or reckless conduct, and Charles saw how disfigurement and pain affected their health, confidence, and daily lives over time.

These early experiences shaped Charles’s decision to pursue a career in law. Today, he represents plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, guiding injured clients through the legal process with care and determination. Based in Orlando, Florida, Charles is dedicated to helping accident victims seek accountability and move forward after serious injuries.

Charles's approach to medical malpractice cases

Charles Buist is a trial attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. He is a co-founder of Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, which he started with his law partner, Nicholas Spetsas, in Orlando, Florida in 2021. Building the firm from the ground up, Charles focuses his practice on representing injured individuals in complex…

The kind of cases Charles takes

Charles reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Charles Buist's legal education and bar admissions

  • Vermont Law School

    — · 2016

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law

    J.D. · 2016

  • The University of South Carolina

    M.B.A. · 2017

Jurisdictions

Charles's state bar admissions

  • Georgia, State Bar o

    2022 · ACTIVE

  • Florida, The Florida

    2020 · ACTIVE

  • North Carolina, Nort

    2019 · ACTIVE

  • South Carolina, Sout

    2017 · ACTIVE

Charles studied at — in Vermont Law School, J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law, and M.B.A. in The University of South Carolina.

Law school and academic background

Charles completed — in Vermont Law School, J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law, and M.B.A. in The University of South Carolina. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Charles runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Charles Buist

Charles has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Million Dollar Advocate - The Million Dollar Advocates Forum

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star - Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Under 40 - The National Trial Lawyers

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Million Dollar Advocate - The Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2026).

Locations

Charles Buist's office in Orlando

Charles's primary office is at 225 E Robinson Street, Suite 542, Orlando, Florida, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Spetsas Buist Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

225 E Robinson Street, Suite 542

Orlando, Florida 32801

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Hiring guide

How to hire Charles Buist — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Charles usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Charles charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles'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; Charles will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Orlando, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Charles

Charles discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice 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. Charles confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Charles's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Charles Buist

  • How much does it cost to hire Charles for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Charles walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Charles offer a free consultation?

    Charles charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Charles's current terms during booking.

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice 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. Charles gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Charles take my case if I'm outside Orlando?

    Charles is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Charles 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 Charles?

    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. Charles will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Charles accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Charles's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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