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The Barrington Law Office at Buckley Fine, LLC has been earning the loyalty of families, business owners and C Level executives for decades. They are known as trusted legal advisors who are focused on comprehensively protecting and guiding their clients. Through the firm’s wide range of practice areas, Buckley Fine attorneys provide sophisticated solutions to both personal and professional legal needs. At Buckley Fine, LLC, clients are valued as individuals and not considered to be just another transaction.

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Buckley Fine works with:

Individuals & Families

Whether buying a first home, planning for a family’s future, or wrestling with elder care decisions, Buckley Fine can help. Their experienced team of attorneys in Barrington can help with wills, trusts, estate planning and administration, asset protection and real estate law giving clients the peace of mind when protecting one’s family and future.

Small – Mid-size Businesses

Smart business owners recognize that sound legal advice is critical to future success. Buckley Fine’s business law attorneys in Barrington work with start-ups, entrepreneurs, partnerships, and family-owned companies passed down through generations. They advise owners on matters large and small throughout the life cycle of their enterprise. From choosing the right organization structure to advising on contracts and employee matters, they can help a business thrive.

Large Corporations

As businesses grow, so does the level of legal expertise they require. Buckley Fine’s team of corporate law and tax attorneys at their Barrington law office advise companies across a wide range of industries and professions. Their greatest strength is in formulating practical and effective solutions that match clients’ goals. From employment law and compliance issues to buying, selling or merging companies, their business law attorneys can help your corporation succeed.

Excellent5.0★★★★★ Based on 34 reviews from review us onIrene Druce-HoffmanIrene Druce-Hoffman ★★★★★ Needed help with a Land sale overseas .Helmut Gerlach handelt everything professional and with expertise .I was so lucky to have this fine law firm who did a tremendous job.I recommend Helmut Gerlach to everyone who has trouble overseas with estate matters .He was God send to me. Thank you ,Helmut Gerlach and his Assistants your help is so much appreciated.Jerry BrownJerry Brown ★★★★★ My wife and I had worked with David Buckley in developing an estate plan and family will. The experience from start to finish was outstanding, with care and thought put into the entire effort. This process included not only David, but his associates as well. The whole origination was very professional, making both of us comfortable with our decisions. The thought and care for each detail was over the top. I could not recommend another firm, big or small for anyone looking for excellent legal advise and assistance.Bob BellBob Bell ★★★★★ Our Will was outdated. We felt like creating a Trust was the right thing to do, however didn’t have a clear view of why and all the benefits. Caroline was extremely knowledgeable, a GREAT coach and made the process very simple and easy to understand. Having the Trust finalized brings peace of mind.Tracy BiederstadtTracy Biederstadt ★★★★★ Our attorney was exceptionally thorough and answered all of our questions.Amar PatelAmar Patel ★★★★★ Very professional and able to communicate and relate very well to non-lawyers (normal people). The whole process of Estate Planning was executed very efficiently and with the polish and finesse that makes the process that much more understandable and appreciated. Highly Recommend!!!Georgia-ATWGeorgia-ATW ★★★★★ Great people, very thorough, helpful and informative. YouNathan LuchtNathan Lucht ★★★★★ I have worked with Dave Buckley, Helmut Gerlach and the team at Buckley Fine for a long time (predating the formation of Buckley Fine). I run a small company of about 50 people with offices in Illinois and Ohio and have used the team at Buckley Fine for everything from typical contract review to incentive plan design to managing employee issues to mergers & acquisitions. They have met each one of my needs and do it in a professional and timely manner that exceeds my expectations.Steven HerrmannSteven Herrmann ★★★★★ Updated my estate plan. BF provided simple, understandable, and timely advice and documents. A friendly and professional place to do business!Ross FrankenbergRoss Frankenberg ★★★★★ The entire experience was first class. Caroline and her team were extremely knowledgeable and thorough throughout the process and would highly recommend their services.Vincent StollVincent Stoll ★★★★★ Everything with Buckley Fine was exceptional, efficient, clear and very supportive.will arnoldwill arnold ★★★★★ Very professional, very helpful, very positive.Georges ChartrandGeorges Chartrand ★★★★★ Excellent experience and advice in completing an estate plan. The attorney was very helpful in explaining options and responding to questions. Five stars for BW.Bird HoggrenBird Hoggren ★★★★★ Everyone at Buckley Fine was efficient, patient and kind - we had to complete some estate planning documents on a tight schedule, so strong communication was also critical. Michael McElroy and his team excelled in all respects. I recommend them highly.Alfred JohnsonAlfred Johnson ★★★★★ As the Owner of a small accounting practice, I have worked with Linda Fine of Buckley Fine, LLC on a number of occasions. Linda is an excellent attorney that is easy to work with and extremely helpful. My firm refers clients to her for estate planning, estate administration, and corporate work, and I have worked with Linda for my own personal legal needs. I find it refreshing when an advisor is willing to collaborate with clients and fellow advisors to reach the best outcome for our clients. Linda Fine and everyone at her firm always treat people with respect and, in my opinion, that says a lot about how well that expert can relate to clients I refer over.Steve FishSteve Fish ★★★★★ The team at Buckley-Fine is at the top of the class. We have worked with them for estate and investment documents. Their knowledge and professionalism is second to none. Dave and his team have make the complicated legalese easy for us laypeople to understand.We have also had occasion to reach out for last minute questions or copies of documents and they always come through--even on weekends.Bert TuckerBert Tucker ★★★★★ Representatives at Buckley Fine, LLC were very professionaljohn rennelsjohn rennels ★★★★★ I have used Buckley Fine for estate planning. My attorney, Caroline and her staff have been most professional and cordial throughout the process. All commitments and timeframes were met.Jeffrey CopelandJeffrey Copeland ★★★★★ This is my second time working with Linda Fine. Her office is in downtown Barrington above the Harris bank. They have a big parking lot and an easily accessible elevator to get to their floor. The office is new and clean. They all were wearing masks and had hand sanitizer and you could feel they follow all the precautions. We worked with Linda and Jackie today. They were very knowledgeable, responsive, and fun to work with. This was for my fathers estate, but my estate planning went just as smoothly. They charge a fair price for their services and I felt they had all the answers to the questions we had, as well as many ideas that require their expertise. I highly recommend their firm and especially Linda Fine. She is fantastic.Mike NelsenMike Nelsen ★★★★★ A pleasure to engage and work with this firm and specifically Caroline Hecht. Our Estate Planning options were explained thoroughly and in an understandable way. Costs and timelines were outlined and we stayed on track. The professionalism is evident from the first meeting until the delivery of the work product. Highly recommended.Jack McKeeJack McKee ★★★★★ My wife and I have used David Buckley for over 25 years to handle our wills and their updates, the real estate transactions when we down-sized to a new home and other personal needs. He was always knowledgeable, professional, prompt and efficient. He and his staff are top quality.Jack and Jean McKeeJenny WickmanJenny Wickman ★★★★★ Buckley, Fine has been very responsive, when we needed to complete a transaction within a week! They were on top of all the details, communication was really great! They even caught a couple issues with the contract that we would have missed. We had used Dave Buckley before for our trust and estate planning. Trustworthy, highly intelligent, thorough and fair. I am going to use them for all my needs, no question!The Scent for You by AnnThe Scent for You by Ann ★★★★★ My experience with Buckley Fine was positive from day one! They care, are very responsive and completed my needs in a professional , timely manner. Don’t think twice about it! You will be in good hands! Thank you Buckley Fine!Steve KopplinSteve Kopplin ★★★★★ I highly recommend the legal services of Buckley Fine. They do a great job and are truly expert in this complex space.Donald StarkeyDonald Starkey ★★★★★ I have been a client of Helmut Gerlach's for many years (pre-dating Buckley-Fine). Helmut is the most responsive lawyer of the many I've ever worked with.Joanne ElizabethJoanne Elizabeth ★★★★★ Linda Fine handled the trust for my Mother and then a few years later, my trust when I married. She made the process very easy both times. I asked a lot of questions and she was patient and thorough with her answers which made me very comfortable. I am glad that I entrusted her with handling my legal needs. I feel confident that there are no loose ends that will give me problems later.  I highly recommend her for handling estates and trusts.James McKenzieJames McKenzie ★★★★★ It is my pleasure to highly endorse Buckley & Fine Law. Our company, located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, finances, develops and builds residential real estate. We have worked closely with attorneys Helmut Gerlach, Mark Goldstein, and corporate paralegal Suzy Veley. Helmut, Mark and Suzy have guided us competently, professionally, and diligently through routine business entity formation to complex legal issues. They have met and exceeded our expectations and we are confident to recommend them in every aspect of their representation.On a personal note, David Buckley takes care our family’s estate planning needs. Dave is truly a great lawyer. He is smart, trustworthy, easy to talk to and understand. I highly recommend Dave and his team.Jamie HerrmannJamie Herrmann ★★★★★ I would highly recommend Helmut Gerlach for your business! He is an invaluable resource when it comes to your legal corporate needs. His quick response time and professionalism have been a huge asset to our company.J. HerrmannCompany DirectorTodd RiekeTodd Rieke ★★★★★ I worked with Dave Buckley and Helmut Gerlach on the successful sale of two business's over the last 3 years. They did an excellent job and were a pleasure to work with. We also use Buckley Fine Law for all of our personal and investment needs. I would highly recommend them for both business and personal needs.Todd RiekeRobert PerriRobert Perri ★★★★★ Buckley and Fine did a fantastic job guiding my management team through our business sale. Helmut, our lead counsel on the transaction, was very professional, thorough, fast, and a pleasure to work with.Ashley HedgeAshley Hedge ★★★★★ Helmut Gerlach was referred to my husband and I by a trusted friend to handle a business matter. Overall, it was great working with Helmut and the team at Buckley Fine. Helmut is knowledgeable and straightforward which made my husband and I feel at ease . We highly recommend Helmut to our friends, colleagues and relatives!js_loader

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