Peck Ritchey, LLC > Kerry R. Peck
Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm [firm-name]. He is the past President of the 22,000 lawyer Chicago Bar Association. His clients have included families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago. Since 2006, he has been selected by his peers in statewide surveys of Illinois attorneys as a “Super Lawyer”, an attorney to whom other attorneys would refer their family, and he was named a member of the Leading Lawyers Network. Mr. Peck is the recipient of the 2014 Justice John Paul Stevens Award, the Chicago Bar Association’s highest honor. He was also selected by IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law as one of their 125 Alumni of Distinction. In 2021, Mr. Peck was appointed Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Justice. Mr. Peck was retained by the City of Chicago Department of Aging to rewrite the State of Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Mr. Peck is the co-author of Alzheimer’s and the Law and Don’t Let Dementia Steal Everything, both published by the American Bar Association. Mr. Peck has written articles for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago Bar Association Record, Illinois State Bar Journal, and various other journals and newspapers. He teaches attorneys and healthcare professionals across the country and is a former adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School’s Elder Law Studies program where he taught a guardianship course.
  • Advises individuals and banks charged with the administration of estates and trusts. Guides fiduciaries through the probate process, appearing in court as required, assisting them in the transfer of assets, and resolution of claims, as well as the implementation of the decedent's estate plan.
  • Vigorously represents all parties in will contests and contested guardianships including minors and disabled adults.
  • Assists families to plan for disabled children or other family members who are, or are likely to become, disabled and require special protection.
Kerry Peck has been appointed Guardian Ad Litem in the Circuit Court by the Probate Division, Chancery Division and County Division, involving complex cases including health care, tax issues, real estate and medical issues. Mr. Peck has been appointed Special Administrator, Successor Administrator and/or Successor Trustee in contested trust and estate cases all by Court order.

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Feb 23, 2017: "Free Live Webinar: Legal Planning for Alzheimer's Disease,"
Feb 16, 2017: "Protecting IRA Accounts of the Elderly," Webinar
January 24, 2017: "Hoarding and the Law," Glenview Village Hall - Burnham Board Room, Glenview, IL
December 6, 2016: "Special Needs Planning for Families with Mental Ill Children," Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL
December 2, 2016: "Litigation Overview," Illinois State Bar Association, 20 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
November 16, 2016: "Alzheimer's and the Law," North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL
November 3, 2016: "Impaired Clients," Lisle
November 1, 2016: "Surrogacy and the Dementia Patient," Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL
October 19, 2016: "Surrogacy and Temporary Guardianship," McHenry Dementia Conference, McHenry County Club, 820 N. John Street, McHenry, IL
October 13, 2016: "Ethical Considerations When Clients have Diminished Capacity," IICLE, One South Wacker Conference Center, Chicago, IL
October 6, 2016: "Alzheimer's and the Law," CBA/WBAI Joint Task Force (JTF) on Women and Aging, Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL
September 28, 2016: "Scams and Exploitation," Lieberman Center for Health & Rehab, 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL
September 10, 2016: "Financial and Legal Issues in Dementia," Advocate Dementia Conference, Hamburger University, 2715 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL
September 6, 2016: "Guardianship," North Shore Senior Center, CareOptions, Northfield, IL
August 20, 2016: "Developments in Trust and Will Litigation, CAPS Presentation," Chicago, IL
June 6, 2016: "Protect Your Parents from Exploitation," Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Oak Brook Drury Lane, Oak Brook
June 1, 2016: "Estate Planning Committee Seminar, Professional Responsibility and Ethics, Challenges in Elder Law," Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL
May 14, 2016: "Legal Wellness Breakfast & Brew, Conversations You Need to Have with your Adult Children," Presbyterian Homes, 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL
April 19, 2016: "Sandwich Generation," Niles Interagency, Turning Point, 8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL
April 18, 2016: "Alzheimer's and Legal Planning," Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 320 E Superior, Chicago, IL
April 16, 2016: "Financial Exploitation - Panel Presentation with the Lincolnshire Police Department," Eddie Merlot, 185 Milwaukee, Lincolnshire, IL
April 12, 2016: "Scams and Exploitation," Chicago Hadassah, Jewish Community Center, 5050 Church Street, Skokie, IL
March 22, 2016: "Planning for Dementia, Legal Defense," Expression Supper Club, Older Adult Services, 9375 Church Street, Park Ridge, IL
March 8, 2016: "Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation," Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
February 18, 2016: "Planning for Dementia-Legal Self Defense," Maggiano's, 4999 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
January 23, 2016: "The Entrepreneurial Spirit during Retirement," JP Morgan Chase Bank, 791 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL
January 20, 2016: "Fundamentals of Financial and Legal Security - Wills, Trust, POA, Advanced Directives," North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL
November 12, 2015: "New Legislation/Presumptively Void Transfers", Elder Law Short Course," Hilton Lisle, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle
November 10, 2015: ""Special Needs Planning" for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation," Chicago, IL
October 24, 2015: "Special Needs Planning," Chase Bank - Winnetka, IL
October 22-23, 2015: "Financial Exploitation – The Crime of the Century," Midwest Conference for Geriatric Care Managers. Rosemont, IL
October 13, 2015: "A Legal and Medical Perspective Related to Alzheimer's/Dementia," Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, Chicago, IL
October 13, 2015: "Guardianship" Webinar sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter"
August 28, 2015: "Ethical Challenges Lawyers Face, Elder Law Immersion and Practice-Building Camp," IHG Chicago-Mart Plaza River North, 350 W Mart Center Dr., Chicago, IL
June 12, 2015: "Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship," UBS Tower & Conference Center, One N Wacker, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
May 11, 2015: "Modern Day Trust and Estate Practice for Every Lawyer," PLI MLCE Marathon
April 23, 2015: "Elder Law and Fiduciary Litigation", ISBA Elder Law Bootcamp, Chicago, IL
April 22, 2015: "Powers of Attorney", CVLS/IDA Collaboration CLE Seminar, Chicago, IL
April 15, 2015: "Shall I Stay or Shall I Go? Lunch And Learn", North Shore Senior Center, Northfield, IL
January 16, 2015: "Elder Abuse," Robert W. Baird, 495 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL
January 8, 2015: "Probate Guardianship Litigation", The Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL
January 8, 2015: "Case Study: Probate Guardianship Litigation"
January 8, 2015: "Aging With Your Ducks in a Row", Glenview Senior Center, Glenview, IL
December 3, 2014: "Ethical Issues of Representing a Client with Diminished Capacity", Webinar
November 6, 2014: "Litigation Skills for Guardianship and Probate", Hilton Lisle, Lisle, IL
September 17, 2014: "Legal Planning for Dementia: What Geriatric Care Managers Need to Know", The Vi at the Glen, Glenview, IL
August 21, 2014: "Guardianship Litigation Issues", Illinois Department on Aging 2014 Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, Oakbrook, IL
June 26, 2014: "Dealing with Dementia" and "Mind is a Valuable Thing to Waste", The Kenwood of Lake View, Chicago, IL
June 13, 2014: "Lessons Learned from End of Life Disputes: The Terri Schiavo Issues", Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL
June 3, 2014: "Aging with your Ducks in a Row", Doubletree by Hilton, Skokie, IL
May 21, 2014: "The Trial of Mary Todd Lincoln", Kane County Bar Association, Geneva, IL
April 24, 2014: "Guardianship Litigation Issues", ISBA, Chicago, IL
April 9, 2014: "Celebrity Sized Problems", The Clare, Chicago, IL
April 5, 2014: "Aging with Your Ducks in a Row" Caregiver Conference, Northbrook, IL
April 1, 2014: "Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Brain Science", Illinois Institute for Continuing Education, Chicago, IL
March 14, 2014: "Alzheimer's and the Practice of Law", ASA Aging in America Conference, San Diego, CA
February 20, 2014: "Alzheimer's and the Law", CBA Municipal Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL
February 20, 2014: "Where There's a Will There's a Way", Chicago-Kent College of Law, YAC CLE Seminar, Chicago, IL
January 29, 2014: "Fundamentals of Caregiver Agreements", ABA Webinar http://apps.americanbar.org/cle/programs/t14fca1.html
January 13, 2014: "Eldercare", Chicago Bar Association's Trust Law Committee meeting, Chicago, IL
January 8, 2014: "Alzheimer's and the Law", Providers Meeting, Greenview Place, Chicago, IL
December 4, 2013: "Legal and Medical Perspective Related to Dementia", the Seasons Glenview Place, Northbrook, IL
November 21, 2013: "Restoration in Guardianship Cases", IICLE Elder Law Short Course, Lisle, IL
November 14, 2013: "Probate Litigation", CBA Probate Practice Seminar Part I, Chicago, IL
November 12, 2013: "Aging with Your Ducks in a Row", Five Seasons Country Club, Northbrook, IL
November 7, 2013: "ETHICAL & LEGAL ISSUES OF AGING", B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, Deerfield, IL
September 28, 2013: "Powers of Attorney", Chicago Fire Department, Family Day, Chicago, IL
August 22, 2013: "Late Life Decisions", Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
August 2, 2013 "Legal Duties of Fiduciaries", Illinois Department on Aging Conference, Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Oak Brook, IL
July 30, 2013: "Updates on Laws Concerning POAs, POLSTs and Guardianship", North Shore Senior Center, Northfield, IL
June 3, 2013: "Estate Planning", Illinois Attorney General's Elderly Service Officer Training, Hoffman Estates, IL
May 22, 2013: "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous: Infamous Cases of Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation", Weinberg CJE, Deerfield, IL
May 21, 2013: "Contested Guardianships", IICLE, Chicago, IL
May 17, 2013: Restoration Panel: 2013 Colloquium on Guardianship, Chicago Marriot O'Hare Hotel, Chicago, IL
May 14, 2013: "Ethical Issues Related to End of Life", Trustmark, Lake Forest, IL
April 23, 2013: "Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14", INBLF meeting, Chicago, IL
April 17, 2013: "In Sickness and In Health", Arbor Ridge, Highland Park, IL
April 15, 2013: "Ethical and Legal Issues in End of Life Decision Making", Highland Park Hospital, IL
April 11, 2013: Ethics Panel at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago, IL
April 10, 2013: "Dealing with Dementia", North Grove Manor, Morton Grove, IL
April 8, 2013: "Ethical and Legal Issues in End of Life Decision Making", Glenbrook Hosptial, Glenview, IL
March 14, 2013: "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste", The Abington, Glenview, IL
March 12, 2013: "Establishing Elder Justice in the Cook County Court System", ASA Aging in America Conference, Chicago, IL
March 1, 2013: "Ethical Considerations in Representing Elderly Clients", CBA WBAI Joint Task Force on Aging, Chicago, IL
February 20, 2013: "The Trial of Mary Todd Lincoln", The Hallmark, Chicago, IL
January 16, 2013: "Protecting Your Family Jewels", Chicago, IL
December 9, 2012: "Estate Planning", Panel at North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe, IL
December 4, 2012: "Litigation Tactics to Overturn a Trust", NBI, Lisle, IL
November 29, 2012: "Washington DC Legislative Issues & Updates", Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Elder Law Short Course, Hilton Lisle, Lisle, IL
November 15, 2012: "Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, & Related Litigation", Probate Practice Committee Seminar, Chicago, IL
October 30, 2012: "Ethical Issues Related to Competency Cases", ACMA Conference, Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
October 23, 2012: "Hoarding", The Kenwood of Lakeview, Chicago, IL
October 10, 2012: "Guardianship for Disabled Adults", Arlington Heights, IL
October 4, 2012: "Guardianship Litigation", University of Chicago Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL
September 13, 2012: "Guardianship", Rosebud Restaurant, Chicago, IL
September 12, 2012: "Hoarding", Weiss Hospital Provider's Meeting, Chicago, IL
August 27, 2012: "Celebrity Elder Abuse", TRIAD Conference at Harrah Casino, Joliet, IL
August 16, 2012: "Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They Apply," "Litigating the Case in Probate Court," "Putting the Case to Rest: Closing the Estate", NBI Institute, Hilton Lisle, Lisle, IL
August 3, 2012: "Your Ethical Obligations When Representing Clients with Mental Impairments," ABA Annual Meeting, ABA Presidential CLE Centre, Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL
August 2, 2012: "Medical Psychological Problems of the Elderly with Alzheimer's", ABA Senior Lawyers Division Seminar, Jenner & Block, Chicago, IL
July 26, 2012: "Self Neglect & Elder Abuse: When To Step In", UIC, Chicago, IL
July 25, 2012: "Ethical Issues for End of Life", Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL
June 7, 2012: "When is Guardianship Appropriate?", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, UBS Tower & Conference Center, Chicago, IL
May 24, 2012: "Hoarding", University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
April 19, 2012: "Modern Family", The Breakers, Chicago, IL
April 17, 2012: "Hoarding", Osteria Via Stato, Chicago, IL
April 5, 2012: "Celebrity Elder Abuse", Continuity of Care, The King Home, Evanston, IL
March 23, 2012: "Legislation Issues", Circuit Court of Cook County: The New Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division Elder Law Seminar, Thompson Center, Chicago, IL
March 14, 2012: "Trust Administration", Lorman University Center, Chicago, IL
March 9, 2012: "Legal Implications of an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease", Alzheimer's Association National Chapter, Washington, D.C.
February 21, 2012: "Guardianship, POA, Financial Exploitation", United Food & Commercial Workers Unions & Employers, Park Ridge, IL
February 10, 2012: "Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Cognitive Challenges", Chicago Bar Association Committee on Professional Responsibility, Chicago, IL
January 13, 2012: "Guardianship: How to Avoid Collateral Damage", Elk Grove Police and Social Workers, Elk Grove, IL
December 1, 2011: Uniform Guardianship Legislation for Illinois, IICLE Elder Law Short Course, Oak Brook, IL
November 16, 2011: "Representing a Client with Diminished Capacity", Chicago Bar Association Probate Practice Committee, Chicago, IL
October 27, 2011: "Ethical Issues in Competency Cases", Church Creek Sunrise Assisted Living, Arlington Heights, IL
October, 26, 2011: "When Hoarding Takes Over a Life", Harris Casino, Joliet, IL
October 13, 2011: "Celebrity Elder Abuse", Edwards Hospital, Naperville, IL
October, 4, 2011: "Ethical Considerations in Elder Law", ARDC, Eaglebrook Country Club, Geneva, IL
September 27, 2011: "Guardianship", Suddenly Senior Conference, Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL
September 20, 2011: "Powers of Attorney," Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL
September 8, 2011: "Celebrity Elder Abuse", Holley Court Terrace, Oak Park, IL
July 7, 2011: "Hoarding in Older Adults", Illinois Department on Aging 2011 Elder Rights Conference, Chicago, IL
June 27, 2011: "Ethical Considerations in Representation" and "The Probate Process from A-Z", NBI, Chicago, IL
June 23, 2011: "Legal Planning for Early Stage Dementia", Alzheimer's Association, Beacon Hill, Lombard, IL
May 24, 2011: "Hoarding", Weber Place, Romeoville, IL
May 19, 2011: "Limited Guardianships & Single Purpose Conservatorships" and "Hot Topics and Winning Strategies", National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Elder Law & Special Needs Law Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
May 11, 2011: "Elder Abuse", Winchester House, Libertyville, IL
April 20, 2011: "Ethical Issues Related to End of Life", The Hallmark, Chicago, IL
April 14, 2011: "Ethical Considerations in Representation", Kane County Bar Association GAL Training Program, Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva, IL
April 12, 2011: "Special Needs Planning", Malloy Education Center, Morton Grove, IL
April 10, 2011: "Special Needs Planning", Little City, Palatine, IL
April 7, 2011: "Ethical Considerations in Representation", Illinois State Bar Association's Women & the Law Committee Series: Your Aging Clients, Their Parents & You, Chicago, IL
April 6, 2011: "Elder Law", Greatest Generation Speakers Bureau, Presbyterian Homes, Evanston, IL
April 6, 2011: "Hoarding", Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
March 16, 2011: "Elder Exploitation", Northwest Continuity of Care Meeting, Abington in Glenview, Glenview, IL
March 3, 2011: "Construction, Reformation and Revocation", IICLE: Starting Points! Basic Concepts of Estate & Trust Litigation, Chicago, IL
February 24, 2011: "Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation", John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
February 17, 2011: "Hoarding in Older Adults: A Clinical & Legal Perspective", The Clare, Chicago, IL
February 15, 2011: "Hoarding in Older Adults: A Clinical & Legal Perspective", The Clare, Chicago, IL
December 5, 2010: "Elder Law", Legal Forum Radio (750 AM)
November 17, 2010: "Contested Guardianship Litigation", CBA Probate Practice Committee Seminar Part II, Chicago, IL
November 15, 2010: "HIPAA and Emergency Guardianships", IICLE, Lisle, IL
November 15, 2010: "Changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct and It's Impact on Clients Who Have to be Declared Incompetent and Those with Cognitive Impairment", IICLE, Lisle, IL
November 11, 2010: "Estate Planning & Financial Exploitation", AgingInfo Radio
October 29, 2010: "Guardianship and Alternative Decision Makers", Claymore Securities, Lisle, IL
October 25, 2010: "Legal Issues Affecting Seniors", North Shore Senior Center, Morton Grove, IL
October 19, 2010: "Elder Law", Illinois Federation of Teachers, Westmont, IL
October 16, 2010: "I Didn't Know That Legal Show", WIND AM 560
October 14, 2010: "Guardianship", Glenview State Bank, Glenview, IL
October 14, 2010: "In Sickness & In Health: Estate Planning for Families Dealing with Diagnosis", Gilda's Club, Chicago, IL
October 8, 2010: "Alzheimer's and the Law: A Multidisciplinary Approach", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
September 10, 2010: "Alzheimer's and the Law: A Multidisciplinary Approach", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
August 27, 2010: "Alzheimer's and the Law: A Multidisciplinary Approach", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
August 12, 2010: Elder Abuse Panel, The Elder Counsel, Hilton Chicago, IL
July 22, 2010: "Ethical Issues Related to End of Life", Prentice Women's Hospital - Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
July 20, 2010: "Elder Abuse", Senior Suites of Central Station, Chicago, IL
June 22, 2010: "Important Elder Law Basics", Schaumburg, IL
May 12, 2010: "Restoration Hearings", NAELA Annual Meeting in Disney World, FL
April 29 2010: "Don't be the Victim: Legal Intervention for Financial Exploitation, Choices in Long-Term Care", Sedgebrook Retirement Community, Lincolnshire, IL
April 26, 2010: "Probate Litigation and Ethics", NBI, Oak Brook, IL
April 21, 2010: "Sex for Signatures: Financial Exploitation of the Elderly", Arlington Rehabilitation & Living Center, Long Grove, IL
April 7, 2010: Practical Issues in Administering Powers of Attorney, Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
March 9, 2010: "Planning for Special Needs Children", Molloy Education Center, Morton Grove, IL
February 26, 2010: "POA's and Guardianship", Holley Court Terrace, Oak Park, IL
January 15, 2010: Washington DC Elder Law Reform, LSN, Hinsdale, IL
December 3 and 4, 2009: "Trial Practice on Guardianship", IICLE: 5th Annual Elder Law Short Course, Lisle, IL
November 20, 2009: "Guardianship Litigation", Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield, IL
November 13, 2009: "Guardianship Litigation", IICLE, Chicago, IL
October 27, 2009: "Meeting the New Challenges When Advising Elderly Clients", American Case Management Association, Rosemont, IL
September 11, 2009: "Getting Your Legal House in Order", The Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago, IL
August 25, 2009: "Wills, Trusts, & Powers of Attorney", Illinois Federation of Teachers, Westmont, IL
July 29, 2009: "Elder Abuse", Summer Institute on Aging, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
June 13, 2009: "Power of Attorney, Estate Planning & Guardianship", Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter Family Forum, Harper College, Palatine, IL
June 6, 2009: "Power of Attorney, Estate Planning & Guardianship", Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter Family Forum, North Central College, Naperville, IL
June 4, 2009: "Ethical Issues with Competency Cases", Ressurection Medical Center, Chicago, IL
June 3, 2009: "Financial Exploitation of Elderly Clients", Belmont Village, Buffalo Grove, IL
May 20, 2009: "Legislative Updates Affecting Older Adults", Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL
May 6 2009: "Guardianship", Bethany Terrace, Morton Grove, IL
April 30, 2009: "Legal Tips for Elder Care", Caregiver Senior Expo, Niles, IL
April, 16,2009 : "Autonomy, Safety & Decisional Capacity", Alzheimer's Association Certificate Program in Dementia Care, Heron Point Corporate Center, Lombard, IL
March 23,2009: "Ethical Issues in Healthcare", Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
March 17,2009: "Protecting Older Adults from Financial Exploitation", University of Illinois at Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
March 11, 2009: "Health Care Decisions, End of Life Issues and Meeting Possible Long-Term Care Needs", St. Joseph Village of Chicago, Chicago, IL
April 21, 2009: "Power of Attorney", Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL
November 17, 2008: "Guardianship, Contested Guardianship and Litigation", St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
October 28, 2008: "Legal Issues Relating to Dementia", American Case Management Association, Rosemont, IL
September 18, 2008: "Guardianship", Illinois Masonic, Chicago, IL
September 10, 2008: "Legal Issues Affecting Seniors and Their Rights", Mather Café, Chicago, IL
August 7, 2008: "Avoiding Legal Hassles", Mather Café, Chicago, IL
July 28, 2008: "Financial Exploitation- Avoiding Legal Hassles", Highland Park Senior Center, Highland Park, IL
April 30, 2008: "Current Trends in Elder Law", The Hallmark, Chicago, IL
April 18, 2008: "Powers of Attorney and Potential Abuse", Lake County Senior Coalition, IL
April 15, 2008: "Legal Issues Affecting Seniors", Lincolnwood Senior Center, Lincolnwood, IL
April 4, 2008: "Planning for Your Future: Legal Resources", Mather Pavillion, Orrington Hotel, Evanston, IL
March 18, 2008: "Legal Issues and Dementia", Niles Township Interagency Network, Niles, IL
March 12, 2008: "Estate Planning, Trusts, Medicare vs. Medicaid", Lake County Alzheimer's Support Group, Lake County Health Department, Waukegan, IL
February 19, 2008: "Asset Protection", Deerfield Senior Center, Deerfield, IL
January 29, 2008: "Legal Issues Affecting Older Adults", The Methodist Home, Chicago, IL

Practice Areas

  • Will Contests
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Probate Administration
  • Elder Law
  • Alzheimer's Disease Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Guardianship Litigation
  • Expert Witness Testimony

Recognitions

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers 2023
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards
  • awards

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.

Bar Admission

  • Illinois
  • Florida

Professional Associations

  • Chicago Bar Association
    • President (1999-2000)
    • CBA Record Editorial Board
  • Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter
    • Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association
    • Senior Lawyers Division
      • Task Force on Diminished Capacity
    • Commission on Law and Aging
  • Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's Elder Abuse Task Force
    • Chair
  • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Elder Law Section Council - Immediate Past Chair
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
    • Political Action Committee - Chair
  • Special Needs Alliance
Testimonials

Attorney Kyle Fahey handled our matter with skill and professionalism, and was always responsive. 10/10, would work with him and the firm again.

–Jon T.

The peace of mind that Peck Ricthey's office has given me is worth every penny. The services they provided me and my family in an emergency medical situation is beyond outstanding. Last minute notice, Peter Brady and team were compassionate, understanding and most importantly efficient and got the job done. Look no further if you have any needs that this office can provide for you. Definitely in good hands! Thank you, a thousand times over for all of your help.

–Christine K.

Very responsive and knowledgeable at handling our brother’s estate. Would definitely recommend!

–Ralph C.

I solicited Peck Ritchey, LLC for assistance with a living trust for which I became the beneficiary. I needed assistance with understanding the details of how it all worked. However, I was especially concerned because there were threats of allegations made by family members and a lawsuit was filed against me. I needed a solid professional who had my best interests in mind. Peter Brady took my case and he managed it flawlessly. He explained everything in a way I could understand, he knew the law inside and out, he was always available to answer questions, and even offer support when things seemed like they could become extremely problematic. In addition to this, he had a plan. He navigated the course as if he already knew the next move by the opposing attorney. He made me feel like everything was in control and that’s because he knew exactly what he was doing and he consulted with me about everything. We ended up settling out of court and ultimately the court officially dismissed the lawsuit. I honestly believe if it wasn’t for Peter and his expertise this could have gone in an entirely different direction. Peter did a stellar job and I couldn’t be more pleased and impressed with his performance.

–John T.

Tim Ritchey is as smart, honest, and genuine as they come. He truly puts helping people above making money. If you have a need, don’t hesitate to hire him.

–Jay T.

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