Brett M. Buckley
About Brett M. Buckley
Brett M. Buckley is a lawyer based in Lake Forest, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Brett M. Buckley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lake Forest, Illinois
- Family Law
Current Firm: Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Lake Forest, IL
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