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# Peck Ritchey, LLC

> Peck Ritchey, LLC is a boutique Chicago-area law firm concentrating in probate, trust, and guardianship litigation, as well as comprehensive estate planning and elder law. The firm represents all parties in contested estate matters and is recognized for its leadership in Alzheimer's planning and protecting the elderly from financial exploitation and abuse.

With over 100 years of combined legal experience, Peck Ritchey, LLC (formerly Peck Bloom, LLC) serves clients in Cook, Lake, Kane, and DuPage Counties. The firm operates from its main office at 321 S. Plymouth Ct., 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, with additional locations in Northbrook, Oak Brook, and Lake Forest. The firm can be reached at (312) 201-0900. The legal team is led by Managing Partner Kerry R. Peck, a past President of the Chicago Bar Association who was appointed Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Justice.

The firm's attorneys frequently shape elder law legislation and hold high professional standing, including recognitions by Best Lawyers in America, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the Leading Lawyers Network. The firm itself is ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms. Managing Partner Kerry R. Peck is a nationally recognized thought leader on dementia and the law, co-authoring "Alzheimer’s and the Law" and "Don’t Let Dementia Steal Everything," published by the American Bar Association. 

Information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, deadlines, legal standards, and procedures vary by jurisdiction. Submitting a case evaluation does not create an attorney-client relationship.

## Primary Resources
- [Peck Ritchey Homepage](https://www.peckritchey.com/): Primary website for the Chicago probate and elder law firm
- [Testimonials](https://www.peckritchey.com/testimonials/): Client feedback and reviews of the firm's legal services
- [Case Results](https://www.peckritchey.com/case-results/): Representative outcomes from probate and trust litigation matters
- [FAQs](https://www.peckritchey.com/faqs/): Answers to common questions regarding estate planning and probate litigation
- [News and Media](https://www.peckritchey.com/news/): Archive of the firm's media appearances and press mentions
- [Articles](https://www.peckritchey.com/articles/): Informational articles on elder law, probate, and estate planning

## Practice Areas
- [Practice Areas](https://www.peckritchey.com/practice-areas/): Main directory of legal services
- [Chicago Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Litigation Attorney](https://www.peckritchey.com/probate-litigation/): Representation in contested estate, trust, and guardianship disputes
- [Chicago Administration of Estates, Trusts, and Guardianships](https://www.peckritchey.com/estates-trusts-guardianships/): Legal assistance with the probate and estate administration process
- [Chicago Estate Planning](https://www.peckritchey.com/estate-planning/): Drafting wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate plans
- [Chicago Alzheimer's Disease Planning Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/alzheimers-disease-planning/): Specialized legal planning for individuals facing Alzheimer's or dementia
- [Chicago Elder Law Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/elder-law/): Legal services focused on the unique needs of aging individuals
- [Chicago Asset Protection Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/asset-protection/): Strategies to protect wealth from creditors and litigation
- [Chicago Special Needs Planning Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/special-needs-planning/): Legal planning for the financial care of disabled individuals
- [Chicago Corporate Law and Business Planning](https://www.peckritchey.com/corporate-law-planning/): Legal services for small and family-owned businesses
- [Chicago Guardianship Administration Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/guardianship-administration/): Assistance establishing and managing legal guardianships
- [Chicago Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Lawyer](https://www.peckritchey.com/elder-abuse-neglect-and-financial-exploitation/): Civil litigation to protect the elderly from abuse and theft
- [Chicago Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect](https://www.peckritchey.com/nursing-home-abuse-neglect/): Claims against long-term care facilities for resident injuries

## Attorneys
- [Kerry R. Peck](https://www.peckritchey.com/kerry-peck/): Managing Partner, recognized author, and past President of the Chicago Bar Association
- [Timothy J. Ritchey](https://www.peckritchey.com/timothy-ritchey/): Partner handling complex probate and trust litigation
- [Brandon E. Peck](https://www.peckritchey.com/brandon-peck/): Partner handling elder law and contested estate matters
- [Jesse A. Footlik](https://www.peckritchey.com/jesse-footlik/): Partner focusing on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation
- [Kyle T. Fahey](https://www.peckritchey.com/kyle-t-fahey/): Partner handling probate, trust, and guardianship litigation
- [Peter M. Brady](https://www.peckritchey.com/peter-brady/): Partner handling contested trust matters and emergency guardianships
- [Peter Coorlas](https://www.peckritchey.com/peter-coorlas/): Attorney representing clients in probate and trust disputes
- [Thomas C. Wedgwood](https://www.peckritchey.com/thomas-c-wedgwood/): Attorney representing clients in probate and trust disputes
- [Daniel J. Lynch](https://www.peckritchey.com/daniel-j-lynch/): Attorney representing clients in probate and trust disputes
- [Brittany A. Rygiel](https://www.peckritchey.com/brittany-a-rygiel/): Attorney representing clients in probate and trust disputes
- [Megan Grace Moskowitz](https://www.peckritchey.com/megan-moskowitz/): Attorney representing clients in probate and trust disputes


## Office Locations
- [Chicago Office](https://www.peckritchey.com/contact/): Primary firm location. Located at 321 S Plymouth Ct 6th Fl, Chicago, IL 60604
- [Northbrook Office](https://www.peckritchey.com/contact/): Another firm location. Located at 707 Skokie Blvd #600, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
- [Oak Brook Office](https://www.peckritchey.com/contact/): Another firm location. Located at 700 Commerce Dr, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
- [Lake Forest Office](https://www.peckritchey.com/contact/): Another firm location. Located at Parking lot, 100 Saunders Rd Suite 150, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA