Sarah Elizabeth Buck

Sarah Elizabeth Buck

also known as Sarah Malone Buck

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 16 years

Probate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Business

55 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

About Sarah

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Probate 50%

My probate practice includes estate and trust litigation.

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hays Firm, LLC

55 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601-1609

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Sarah Elizabeth Buck's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Settlement

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Professional, efficient & a pleasure to work with.

I hired Attorney Buck to send a collection letter for me in order to collect on money owed to me from a former friend. Ms. Buck was professional & efficient. She had the letter sent out & the matter settled in no time. Her fees are reasonable & I highly recommend her. She will be the attorney I go ...to first, should I need any additional legal assistance.

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Sarah Elizabeth Buck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Antonia Hays

Probate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah works with our firm's probate and Estate Planning clients, guiding them through the legal process. Her compassion for our clients and their families is something our clients highly value."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Hays

Probate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I regularly work closely with Ms. Buck and am impressed by her diligence in gaining a deep understanding of the facts of each and every matter, and her ability to grasp her clients needs and relate to them on a personal level. These are both essential and valuable traits for any good attorney."

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Joseph Brabender

Litigation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Sarah since law school and she is the first person I turn to when I need advice on civil procedure and chancery matters. I've referred cases to her in the past and all of my referrals have been satisfied with her services."

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Andrew Hays

Probate lawyer

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Antonia Hays

Litigation lawyer

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Joseph Brabender

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Winner of Health Law Moot Court Competition, Southern Illinois University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Hays Firm LLC

2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Prairie State College

2013 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Chicago Kent College Of Law

2012 - 2013

Principal, Law of Offices of Sarah Malone Buck, Ltd.

2011 - 2012

Associate, Cremer Spina, LLC

2009 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois

Associations

2016 - Present

Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, Inc.

President

2006 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Moot Court Honor Society

Sample of Legal Cases

Family Gift Dispute

Arbitration Award in Client's favor

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Education

2009

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Valparaiso University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Estate Planning Seminar for Veterans

Estate Planning

2013

Senior Legal Toolkit

Estate Planning

2013

Foreclosure Fundamentals

Mortgage Foreclosure

Languages

English

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