# Buckley Fine, LLC: Advocacy with Integrity

> Contact Buckley Fine, LLC \- Experienced attorneys in Barrington specializing in Estate Planning, Trusts, Business Law, Real Estate Law, \& Employment Law\.

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## Pages
- [South Barrington Law Firm](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/south-barrington-law-firm/)
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- [North Barrington Law Firm](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/north-barrington-law-firm/)
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## Posts
- [A Fresh Start for Spring: Is Your Estate Plan Ready for the Year Ahead?](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/a-fresh-start-for-spring-is-your-estate-plan-ready-for-the-year-ahead/): Spring is a natural time to revisit the plans that protect your family and assets\. Marriage, children, new property, business interests, or changes in tax law can all affect whether your estate plan still reflects your wishes\. A thoughtful review now helps ensure your documents remain current and aligned with your long\-term goals\.
- [Changes Ahead: New Federal Requirements for Real Estate Transactions](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/changes-ahead-new-federal-requirements-for-real-estate-transactions/): Starting March 1, 2026, FinCEN will require reporting of certain all\-cash residential real estate purchases involving LLCs, corporations, and trusts\. Learn how these new federal rules may affect your next transaction and what steps to take\.
- [Buckley Fine Law Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/buckley-fine-law-recognized-in-2026-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/): Buckley Fine Law is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists\.
- [New Employment Laws in 2026](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/illinois-employment-laws-in-2026/): Illinois has enacted several new employment laws effective in 2026, affecting leave policies, workplace safety, employee rights, and compliance obligations\. Employers should review and update policies now to stay compliant\.
- [Is Your Estate Plan Ready for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/is-your-estate-plan-ready-for-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/): On January 1st, theOne Big Beautiful Bill Act \(OBBBA\) will become effective\. With higher exemptions, updated deduction limits, and expanded planning opportunities on the horizon, now is an ideal time to review estate and business planning\. 

## Portfolio
- [Caroline E\. Hecht](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/team/caroline-e-hecht/): \<span\>Managing Partner\</span\>\<br /\>
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- [Linda S\. Fine](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/team/linda-fine/): \<span\>Managing Partner\</span\>\<br /\>
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- [Martha E\. McHugh](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/team/martha-e-mchugh/): \<span style="line\-height: 18px;"\>Of Counsel\</span\>\<br /\>
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- [Bonnie A\. Weis](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/team/bonnie-a-weis/): \<span\>Associate\</span\>\<br /\>
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- [Robert A\. Shipley](https://buckleyfinelaw.com/team/robert-a-shipley/): \<span\>Of Counsel\</span\>\<br /\>
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