Mert F. Buckley
About Mert F. Buckley
Mert F. Buckley is a lawyer based in Wichita, KS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Mert F. Buckley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Wichita, Kansas
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Adams Jones Law Firm PA
Education: Washburn University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Wichita, KS
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