Peter S. Coorlas

Brief Bio

Peter S. Coorlas is a senior associate of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. Peter was an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County for 30 years, serving in the Special Litigation and Municipal Litigation Sections of the Civil Actions Bureau. Although Peter served in various areas while at the State’s Attorneys Office, he has primarily represented the interests of Cook County in probate matters, spending much of his time on contested litigation, including will contests, contested heirships, presumptions of death, and estate claims. Peter has argued cases in front of the Appellate and Supreme Court of Illinois, and tried numerous jury trials to verdict. Peter is named by Leading Lawyers Magazine as a Leading Lawyer in Elder Law and Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law. Peter is also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in Trusts and Estates.

Peter also advises individuals and banks charged with the administration of estates and trusts. Guides fiduciaries through the probate process, appearing in court as required, assisting with the transfer of assets, and resolution of claims, as well as the implementation of the decedent’s estate plans. Vigorously represents all parties in will contests and contested guardianships, including minors and disabled adults.