St. Louis Attorneys: Leonard W. Buckley Jr., Attorney at Law-Estate Planning-Probate-Business Litigation

Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., Attorney at Law

Leonard W. Buckley, Jr. has represented businesses and individuals since 1975. He has dedicated his experience to helping individuals achieve their personal goals, and to helping businesses grow and handle legal challenges through expert legal representation and excellent personal service. Leonard has handled the many legal needs that can arise, from negotiating contracts or employment matters, to buying homes and planning for disability or death. Leonard has extensive experience in litigation, but through his common sense approach to problems, he successfully counsels his clients in avoiding litigation where possible.

Leonard began his practice with a litigation firm in 1975, then opened his own office in 1977. He has handled lawsuits in various Missouri counties and Federal courts. He has worked with clients on various business issues including employment questions, real estate matters, commercial litigation, contract negotiations and disputes. He has helped both business owners and other individuals provide for their children and loved ones by creating sound estate plans.

Primary Practice Areas

Corporate and Business Law
Partnerships/Limited Liability Companies
Estate Planning & Probate
Litigation

Professional Associations

The Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Career and Education

1977-Present: Principal, Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., P.C.
1975 - 1977: Trial Practice
Admitted to Practice: Missouri 1975
St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri: J.D. 1975
St. Joseph University, Philadelphia, PA: B.S. 1972

Jennifer L. Thompson, Attorney at Law

Jennifer L. Thompson earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 2004. There, she served as Judging Director for the Board of Advocates and was a member of the school's Regional Mock Trial team. Jennifer was the recipient of the R. David Ray and Jacob Y. Garrett Trial Advocacy Award, and was inducted to the Order of the Barristers, a national organization recognizing excellence in oral advocacy and brief writing skills. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Mizzou as well, with a major in English and a minor in Political Science, awarded in conjunction with her Juris Doctor.

Prior to joining Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., P.C., Jennifer practiced with a general practice firm in Mexico, Missouri, clerked in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office of Audrain County, Missouri, and served as a Student Attorney in the University of Missouri - Columbia's Child Protection Clinic.

Jennifer is licensed to practice before all state courts in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern District and Western District of Missouri. She is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and was a member of the Missouri Bar Leadership Academy Class of 2005-2006. Jennifer also serves as the Secretary and the Novice Judicial Coordinator for the Missouri YMCA Youth in Government State Committee.




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About the Firm Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., Attorney at Law Leonard W. Buckley, Jr. has represented businesses and individuals since 1975. He has dedicated his experience to helping individuals achieve their personal goals, and to helping businesses grow and handle legal challenges through expert legal representation and excellent personal service. Leonard has handled the many legal needs that can arise, from negotiating contracts or employment matters, to buying homes and planning for disability or death. Leonard has extensive experience in litigation, but through his common sense approach to problems, he successfully counsels his clients in avoiding litigation where possible. Leonard began his practice with a litigation firm in 1975, then opened his own office in 1977. He has handled lawsuits in various Missouri counties and Federal courts. He has worked with clients on various business issues including employment questions, real estate matters, commercial litigation, contract negotiations and disputes. He has helped both business owners and other individuals provide for their children and loved ones by creating sound estate plans.
Primary Practice Areas Corporate and Business Law Partnerships/Limited Liability Companies Estate Planning & Probate Litigation Professional Associations The Missouri Bar Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis	Career and Education 1977-Present: Principal, Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., P.C. 1975 - 1977: Trial Practice Admitted to Practice: Missouri 1975 St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri: J.D. 1975 St. Joseph University, Philadelphia, PA: B.S. 1972
Jennifer L. Thompson, Attorney at Law Jennifer L. Thompson earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 2004. There, she served as Judging Director for the Board of Advocates and was a member of the school's Regional Mock Trial team. Jennifer was the recipient of the R. David Ray and Jacob Y. Garrett Trial Advocacy Award, and was inducted to the Order of the Barristers, a national organization recognizing excellence in oral advocacy and brief writing skills. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Mizzou as well, with a major in English and a minor in Political Science, awarded in conjunction with her Juris Doctor. Prior to joining Leonard W. Buckley, Jr., P.C., Jennifer practiced with a general practice firm in Mexico, Missouri, clerked in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office of Audrain County, Missouri, and served as a Student Attorney in the University of Missouri - Columbia's Child Protection Clinic. Jennifer is licensed to practice before all state courts in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern District and Western District of Missouri. She is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and was a member of the Missouri Bar Leadership Academy Class of 2005-2006. Jennifer also serves as the Secretary and the Novice Judicial Coordinator for the Missouri YMCA Youth in Government State Committee.
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