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Robert B. Buchanan

Robert B. Buchanan

 
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Illinois
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Communication Skills
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Lisa A. Copland
Lisa A. Copland July 9, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I would hire Robert as my counsel and refer him to friends and family members View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are currently opposing counsel in a contentious divorce proceeding

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

We are currently opposing counsel in a contentious divorce proceeding

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Since 2018
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Robert is clear and concise in his arguments on behalf of his client

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Robert has great knowledge of the law and how it applies in our case

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Reasonable in his application of the law considering the facts of our case

Communication Skills: Excellent

Robert is an effective advocate with a good courtroom demeanor

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Robert is highly ethical, professional, trustworthy and fair

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Mr. Russell D Knight
Mr. Russell D Knight July 8, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Robert is both an effective lawyer and a business person. He gives his clients true value for what they have paid him. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Robert and I are regular features in Cook County's Daley center.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

Robert and I both do high volume divorce work. We've had several cases concurrently.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Since 2013
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Robert cares about his clients and tries to reach a reasonable solution in their best interests.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Robert looks after his clients and gets results that are reasonable and cost-effective.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Robert and I discuss Illinois family law on a regular basis. He is well apprised of the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Robert is a straight shooter that explains how things should work and what his strategy is.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Robert's ethics are above reproach. I trust him completely.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law, divorce
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Joshua E. Stern
Joshua E. Stern July 8, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Robert is a very good lawyer who is well-prepared, educated, and reasonable. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Opposing Counsel

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

Opposing sides in a divorce case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Robert was very thorough, prepared, and reasonable. He was able to resolve the matter through negotiations.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Very well-informed about the law, strategic, and able to counsel his client.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Excellent analysis of all relevant legal issues in the divorce

Communication Skills: Excellent

Robert is an effective communicator and was able to speak persuasively to all sides.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Robert is very ethical and professional. I trust him implicitly.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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