David P. Buckley, Jr.
David P. Buckley, Jr. is a co-founder and managing partner of Buckley Fine Law. He concentrates his practice in estate planning and corporate representation. For over 25 years, Dave has assisted high net worth individuals and families with advanced estate planning, asset protection, the administration of complex estates, and estate tax planning. As a lawyer, CPA and business owner, Dave takes a comprehensive approach to finding the best solutions for his clients. From inception to sale, Dave represents business owners throughout the lifetime of their organization, including business formation, financing, buying and selling businesses, and succession planning for the next generation.
As a lifelong Barrington resident, Dave has a deep commitment to supporting his community and has acted in various capacities for several local not-for-profits. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
Business Law
Estate & Trust Administration
Commercial Real Estate
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois
Florida
Wisconsin
U.S. District Court
U.S. Tax Court
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude)
Miami University (Ohio), B.S. Accounting and Finance
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant | 1993
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association | Member
Pro Bono Activities
- St. Michael’s Episcopal Church | Past Senior Warden
- Barrington Hills Country Club | Past Board Member
- Jeffrey Pride Foundation | Past Auxiliary Board Member
- Barrington Area Council on Aging | Past Director
- Hospice of Northeastern Illinois | Past Planned Giving Advisory Committee Member
- District 220 Educational Foundation | Past President, Treasurer and Board Member
Awards
- 2022 Crain’s Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law
- 2019-2023 The Best Lawyers in America© for Trusts and Estates
- 2019-2024 Illinois Super Lawyer
- 2010-2013 Chicago Five-Star Wealth Manager