Atty. David Lee Buffen

Atty. David Lee Buffen

David Lee Buffen is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, civil rights and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Lee Buffen at a glance

David Lee Buffen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Rittenberg, Buffen & Gulbrandsen, Ltd.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and United States Court of International Trade (1981). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1972) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Lee Buffen is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • David practices at Rittenberg, Buffen & Gulbrandsen, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Lee Buffen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lee Buffen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Lee Buffen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Lee Buffen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Lee Buffen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Lee Buffen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

David Lee Buffen is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lee Buffen

Where is David Lee Buffen's law office located?
David Lee Buffen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Rittenberg, Buffen & Gulbrandsen, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lee Buffen handle?
David Lee Buffen focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Lee Buffen practiced law?
David Lee Buffen has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did David Lee Buffen go to law school?
David Lee Buffen earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact David Lee Buffen for a consultation?
You can contact David Lee Buffen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lee Buffen received?
David Lee Buffen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
United States Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1981

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