Basil J. Buchko

Basil J. Buchko

4.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 26 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Sheboygan, WI
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Business, Family

614 N 6th St, Sheboygan, WI

About Basil

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

I assist numerous businesses with a variety of issues, including human resources, contracts, litigation and planning.

27 years

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

I handle consumer and business Chapter 7 bankruptcies. I have extensive experience in bankruptcy as I have been practicing in this area nearly my entire career. This is one of my favorite areas of practice as it provides immediate relief and positive change to my client's lives.

27 years

25%
Family 25%

I have helped many, many people with their family-law issues, such as divorce, child custody, support, guardianship, etc.

27 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

I have experience in a variety of injury cases, including medical malpractice.

27 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-225 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2002

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kirchner & Buchko Law Office

614 N 6th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081-4613

Kirchner & Buchko Law Office

614 N 6th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081-4613

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Basil J. Buchko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brook's Services | February 07, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant

Don't you need to pass the bar?

This lawyer represented a property owner. The property in question was a 3 car garage with attached office space. After renting said space for my landscaping company, I was told by the owner that I would be "Self Help Evicted". In the state of Wisconsin this is illegal. Besides there was no issue(s) ...present and rent was paid on the first or before every month. My entire company property (trailer, work benches, tools, equipment, 2 full offices, and much much more) was relocated, without my consent, 20 miles away. When I contacted police, they informed me that Basil had informed them that this was a legal eviction and that because I did not have an attorney it was a civil matter. (Clearly local police failed to protect ans serve as well) Over the next 3 months the property owner refused to contact me and informed me that I would need to speak to his counsel (Basil). Basil informed me that the property was not zoned correctly for the use I was using it for. I learned this was far from the truth. The building was built zoned UC (urban commercial) I was then told that I legally had to pay the rent for my items new location, moving costs, and other fees to get my property back. I learned that what he was asking was just as illegal as the property being moved without court proceedings in the first place. I was then accused of missing a months payment, justifying the relocation. I showed proof of payment and deposit, while also presenting the small fact that even if rent was missed or late, the possessions in question was taken in the first week of the month, not long enough to take ANY legal action let alone remove the property. I was then told that because there was never a contract for lease or rent, that I was trespassing for months. After presenting Basil with a singed contract between the property owner and myself, I was told it was forged. After a week of refusing to meet, speak, or respond to emails, I got a short email stating an address of where my property was and that I need to pick up my belonging as soon as possible... I feel Basil was not only bending laws and reading between lines, he was clearly disregarding the law in some if not most of this situation.

Posted by Jessica | November 24, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

The Best In Sheboygan

Basil Buchko is great in and out of the court room. He knows what it takes to get the job done right. He helped me with my divorce as well as placement of my two kids. He's an honest and trust worthy att. that wants the best for his clients.

Posted by Tammy & Derek | May 23, 2010 | Real Estate

Real Estate contract

Mr. Buchko helped my husband and I out of a land contract with a scam artist. We will now be able to save our money and buy when the time is right for us. We want to THANK him over and over again.

Basil Buchko

Replied last June 16, 2010

I am happy you are happy! It was a pleasure serving you and I thank you for your business.

Posted by Dan | March 18, 2010 | Real Estate

Happy results

Mr. Buchko represented me for a real estate transaction. He was able to find unreasonable requests in offer to buy and was able to get them resolved in my favor. He maintained a fair, professional, and ethical relationship with all parties involved. I would hire him again to represent me in any matte...r.

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Franklin Julian

Litigation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Basil is a brilliant lawyer. He can be trusted to handle any legal matter fairly. In litigation, he is a ferocious fighter who knows how to win."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Shareholder/Chief Operating Officer, Kirchner & Buchko Law Office, S.C.

2001 - 2002

Associate, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC

2000 - 2001

Staff Attorney, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indian

1999 - 2000

Associate, Recka & Joannes, S.C.

Associations

2001 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Education

1999

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Lake Superior State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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