Bart earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago in 1981 and J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1985. Unlike many of his fellow graduates at the time he chose not to pursue a career serving large corporations. Instead, he started his own practice and met the needs of local residents and small business for 20 years from his Lincoln Park office. About 15 years ago, Bart moved his practice to Old Irving Park and continues his dedication to the local constituency. He has concentrated primarily in transactional work, such as real estate and small business interests, along with wills, trusts, and estate planning.