Atty. Thomas Joseph Buckley

Atty. Thomas Joseph Buckley

Thomas Joseph Buckley is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law. Thomas Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Buckley at a glance

Thomas Joseph Buckley is a estate planning, real estate, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), Illinois (2001), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Tax Court (2001). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Tax, 1979) and Northwestern University (B.B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Joseph Buckley is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas Joseph practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Buckley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Buckley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Joseph Buckley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Thomas Joseph Buckley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Thomas Joseph Buckley

Where is Thomas Joseph Buckley's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Buckley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Buckley handle?
Thomas Joseph Buckley focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Joseph Buckley practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Buckley has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas Joseph Buckley go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Buckley earned their education at (LL.M. Tax, 1979); (B.B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Buckley for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Tax
New York University
- 1979
B.B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2001

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