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Brett Buckley

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Licensed for 8 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

More often than not, the better position at the negotiation table is the product of an even better position at trial. Applying that theory through careful listening, extensive preparation, and aggressive litigation, Brett M. Buckley provides an individualized approach to each case and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for his clients in their divorce and custody disputes.An associate attorney with Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, Mr. Buckley represents business owners, executives, professionals, celebrities, professional athletes, people with multigenerational wealth and their spouses in divorce and custody disputes. Starting as a law clerk with the firm in 2011 and as an associate in 2013, Mr. Buckley concentrates his practice exclusively in the area of family law, including the distribution of multi-million dollar estates and complicated custody disputes.A life-long Chicago-area resident who grew up on the city’s south side, Mr. Buckley attended Mount Carmel High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from North Central College in Naperville, and earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Mr. Buckley focused his studies on trial advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, and family law. During his final year of law school, he represented military veterans in their familial disputes on a pro bono basis through the John Marshall Law School's Veterans' Legal Aid Clinic.In addition to his legal work, Mr. Buckley is the co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers' Section Family Law Committee and volunteers his time with the Michael Matters Foundation, a non-profit organization established for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for the treatment of glioblastoma brain tumors.

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

225 East Deerpath RoadSuite 270Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Amanda
May 24, 2018

Brett was fantastic through the entire process of my divorce. He worked with me to keep fees reasonable. He let me know when it was worth the effort to fight and when it would not be beneficial in the long run. He also explained the process as we went along, which made it less overwhelming. If I ever had a friend in this situation, I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

anonymous
April 22, 2018

Brett has a very keen strategic and legal mind which resulted in a positive outcome for me. Beyond mitigating my risk, Brett was also able to provide me with a few emotional victories along the way using his excellent negotiation skills.

Jim
March 2, 2018

Brett was proactive and professional from beginning to end. He made the best use of the time required to look at every angle of my divorce and made sure to keep me informed on where the process was and what next steps were ahead. He was flexible with location and time, and often times we were able to handle most details via phone. Brett is an excellent choice if you're looking for a lawyer who you can easily talk to and trust to help you make informed decisions.

Susan
May 27, 2017

Brett handled my extremely difficult divorce case with ease and finesse. He is certainly deserving of the many accolades he has earned --

rkn
December 3, 2016

Brett Buckley and his staff helped me navigate through, easily, the most difficult time of my life. It was a highly contentious and long proceeding. He showed genuine concern and was attentive to my needs. He was accessible at all times and always demonstrated the utmost professionalism and competence.

NGM
December 2, 2016

Mr. Buckley was very professional and knowledgeable. His work completely meticulous. His legal assistant was sweet and caring. They both returned calls promptly. Mr. Buckley was very honest and was able to accomplish in a couple months what took my previous attorneys years to attempt to negotiate. At a very difficult time in my life, Mr. Buckley was able to bring some peace into my life and that of my son. I am grateful to have been referred to Mr. Buckley. This is an attorney who is both caring and fights to get you results instead of unwarranted continuances. Thank you Brett Buckley and Cheri!!

anonymous
March 2, 2016

Brett worked closely with the responsible partner on all aspects of my divorce and custody proceedings. Brett is an excellent attorney, displaying skill and maturity well beyond his years of practice. I had the utmost confidence in Brett. He is a skilled strategist, researcher, writer, and negotiator, and importantly, he is a genuinely caring and interested person.

Amanda
May 24, 2018

Brett was fantastic through the entire process of my divorce. He worked with me to keep fees reasonable. He let me know when it was worth the effort to fight and when it would not be beneficial in the long run. He also explained the process as we went along, which made it less overwhelming. If I ever had a friend in this situation, I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

anonymous
April 22, 2018

Brett has a very keen strategic and legal mind which resulted in a positive outcome for me. Beyond mitigating my risk, Brett was also able to provide me with a few emotional victories along the way using his excellent negotiation skills.

Jim
March 2, 2018

Brett was proactive and professional from beginning to end. He made the best use of the time required to look at every angle of my divorce and made sure to keep me informed on where the process was and what next steps were ahead. He was flexible with location and time, and often times we were able to handle most details via phone. Brett is an excellent choice if you're looking for a lawyer who you can easily talk to and trust to help you make informed decisions.

Susan
May 27, 2017

Brett handled my extremely difficult divorce case with ease and finesse. He is certainly deserving of the many accolades he has earned --

rkn
December 3, 2016

Brett Buckley and his staff helped me navigate through, easily, the most difficult time of my life. It was a highly contentious and long proceeding. He showed genuine concern and was attentive to my needs. He was accessible at all times and always demonstrated the utmost professionalism and competence.

NGM
December 2, 2016

Mr. Buckley was very professional and knowledgeable. His work completely meticulous. His legal assistant was sweet and caring. They both returned calls promptly. Mr. Buckley was very honest and was able to accomplish in a couple months what took my previous attorneys years to attempt to negotiate. At a very difficult time in my life, Mr. Buckley was able to bring some peace into my life and that of my son. I am grateful to have been referred to Mr. Buckley. This is an attorney who is both caring and fights to get you results instead of unwarranted continuances. Thank you Brett Buckley and Cheri!!

anonymous
March 2, 2016

Brett worked closely with the responsible partner on all aspects of my divorce and custody proceedings. Brett is an excellent attorney, displaying skill and maturity well beyond his years of practice. I had the utmost confidence in Brett. He is a skilled strategist, researcher, writer, and negotiator, and importantly, he is a genuinely caring and interested person.

Amanda
May 24, 2018

Brett was fantastic through the entire process of my divorce. He worked with me to keep fees reasonable. He let me know when it was worth the effort to fight and when it would not be beneficial in the long run. He also explained the process as we went along, which made it less overwhelming. If I ever had a friend in this situation, I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

anonymous
April 22, 2018

Brett has a very keen strategic and legal mind which resulted in a positive outcome for me. Beyond mitigating my risk, Brett was also able to provide me with a few emotional victories along the way using his excellent negotiation skills.

Jim
March 2, 2018

Brett was proactive and professional from beginning to end. He made the best use of the time required to look at every angle of my divorce and made sure to keep me informed on where the process was and what next steps were ahead. He was flexible with location and time, and often times we were able to handle most details via phone. Brett is an excellent choice if you're looking for a lawyer who you can easily talk to and trust to help you make informed decisions.

Susan
May 27, 2017

Brett handled my extremely difficult divorce case with ease and finesse. He is certainly deserving of the many accolades he has earned --

rkn
December 3, 2016

Brett Buckley and his staff helped me navigate through, easily, the most difficult time of my life. It was a highly contentious and long proceeding. He showed genuine concern and was attentive to my needs. He was accessible at all times and always demonstrated the utmost professionalism and competence.

NGM
December 2, 2016

Mr. Buckley was very professional and knowledgeable. His work completely meticulous. His legal assistant was sweet and caring. They both returned calls promptly. Mr. Buckley was very honest and was able to accomplish in a couple months what took my previous attorneys years to attempt to negotiate. At a very difficult time in my life, Mr. Buckley was able to bring some peace into my life and that of my son. I am grateful to have been referred to Mr. Buckley. This is an attorney who is both caring and fights to get you results instead of unwarranted continuances. Thank you Brett Buckley and Cheri!!

anonymous
March 2, 2016

Brett worked closely with the responsible partner on all aspects of my divorce and custody proceedings. Brett is an excellent attorney, displaying skill and maturity well beyond his years of practice. I had the utmost confidence in Brett. He is a skilled strategist, researcher, writer, and negotiator, and importantly, he is a genuinely caring and interested person.