Atty. Robert Merle Buege

Atty. Robert Merle Buege

Robert Merle Buege is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, insurance and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a A.A.S. degree from College of Lake County in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Waukegan Waukegan 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Merle Buege at a glance

Robert Merle Buege is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at May & Buege. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit including (1983). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1983) and College of Lake County (A.A.S. Northern, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, Lake County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Merle Buege is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, insurance and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a A.A.S. degree from College of Lake County in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Robert practices at May & Buege in Waukegan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Merle Buege's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Merle Buege handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Robert Merle Buege is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Robert Merle Buege is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Robert Merle Buege is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert Merle Buege is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Waukegan 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 Robert Merle Buege

Where is Robert Merle Buege's law office located?
Robert Merle Buege's law practice is located in Waukegan, Illinois. The firm is May & Buege. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Merle Buege handle?
Robert Merle Buege focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Merle Buege practiced law?
Robert Merle Buege has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Robert Merle Buege go to law school?
Robert Merle Buege earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.A.S. Northern, 1975).
How can I contact Robert Merle Buege for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Merle Buege 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 Robert Merle Buege received?
Robert Merle Buege's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1983
A.A.S. Northern
College of Lake County
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit including
Admitted: 1983

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