Atty. John Bernard Buckun

Atty. John Bernard Buckun

John Bernard Buckun is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax law. John received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Bernard Buckun at a glance

John Bernard Buckun is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on tax and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1999) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Bernard Buckun is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Bernard Buckun's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bernard Buckun handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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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 John Bernard Buckun

Where is John Bernard Buckun's law office located?
John Bernard Buckun's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bernard Buckun handle?
John Bernard Buckun focuses on tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Bernard Buckun practiced law?
John Bernard Buckun has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Bernard Buckun go to law school?
John Bernard Buckun earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1999
B.S.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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