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Donald L. Poynter is an experienced Indiana personal injury attorney and the Managing Partner of Poynter & Bucheri, LLC, a position he has held since 1996. A lifelong resident of Indiana, Mr. Poynter grew up in Morgantown and has built his legal career around one central mission: vigorously protecting the rights of injured individuals against powerful insurance companies.
With nearly three decades of experience, Mr. Poynter has represented thousands of injured clients across Indiana in personal injury matters. His practice is focused on securing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, allowing clients to move forward with financial stability and confidence.
**Personal Injury Law with Real-World Insight**
Mr. Poynter practices exclusively in personal injury law, representing individuals injured in automobile accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, and other serious injury cases. As an avid motorcyclist, he brings firsthand insight into the unique dangers riders face on Indiana roadways. This personal experience strengthens his advocacy for motorcyclists and informs his aggressive approach to holding negligent drivers accountable.
**Legal Background & Education**
Mr. Poynter earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management from Indiana University–Bloomington before completing his Juris Doctor at Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis in 1996. He was admitted to the Indiana State Bar in 1996.
**Bar Admissions**
- Indiana, 1996 - U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana - U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
**Professional Recognition**
Mr. Poynter holds a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the respect of fellow attorneys for his legal skill, ethics, and professionalism. Poynter & Bucheri, LLC is a boutique firm with three attorneys, allowing for hands-on, personalized client representation.
**Client-Focused Advocacy**
Mr. Poynter is known for his direct communication style and unwavering commitment to his clients. He works closely with injured individuals to ensure they understand every step of the legal process while aggressively negotiating with insurance companies to pursue fair and full compensation.
**Personal Interests**
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Poynter enjoys traveling, gaming, and movies.
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Profile last reviewed: August 3, 2026
Poynter & Bucheri, LLC
4202 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Donald L. Poynter focuses on plaintiff-side personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip-and-fall (premises liability) claims, representing injured people against insurance companies.
He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1996 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
He earned a B.A. (Economics and Business Management) from Indiana University–Bloomington in 1992 and a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis in 1996.
His firm, Poynter & Bucheri Accident Recovery, can be reached through its main Indianapolis office at 4202 Madison Ave., by phone at (317) 780-8000 or toll-free at 1-800-265-9881, or via the firm website at pb-law.com.
He has served as managing partner of Poynter & Bucheri since 1996 and is one of the firm's founding attorneys.
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