4 Peck Ritchey Lawyers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America List

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Peck Ritchey, LLC Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Guide

Chicago, United States – March 4, 2026 / Peck Ritchey, LLC /

CHICAGO, IL – Peck Ritchey, LLC announces that four of its attorneys appear in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This publication utilizes a peer-review methodology to identify lawyers within specific geographic regions and practice areas based on professional feedback.

“Continued recognition by Best Lawyers speaks to the high standards our firm maintains and the depth of experience our attorneys bring to every client matter,” said Brandon Peck. “We are proud of this acknowledgment from well-respected peers.”

The firm reports that Kerry R. Peck, Timothy Ritchey, Jesse Footlike, and Peter Coorlas received this recognition for their work in Chicago. The 2026 list highlights attorneys based on evaluations from peers in the legal profession. Best Lawyers operates on the principle that practicing lawyers are suited to assess the abilities of their colleagues. The methodology involves a nomination process, followed by voting, where currently recognized lawyers evaluate candidates in their same practice area. The organization then verifies that those who receive high peer reviews remain in good standing with their local bar associations.

Peck Ritchey, LLC lawyers received recognition in several specific categories for the 2026 edition:

Kerry R. Peck: Elder Law
Timothy Ritchey: Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
Jesse Footlik: Trusts and Estates
Peter Coorlas: Trusts and Estates

Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers stands as the oldest lawyer ranking service globally. For over 40 years, the organization has assisted those in need of legal services to identify professionals qualified to represent them. The awards appear in leading local, regional, and national publications around the world. The review process is rigorous; lawyers nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and region. This verification process confirms that the recognized lawyers continue to practice privately.

Based in Chicago, Peck Ritchey, LLC advises clients on matters regarding probate, trusts, and guardianship. The inclusion of these four attorneys in the 2026 guide highlights the firm’s continued activity within the Illinois legal community.

About Peck Ritchey, LLC

Peck Ritchey, LLC is a Chicago law firm concentrating on estate, trust, and probate litigation, representing clients across Illinois. With over 100 years of combined courtroom experience, the firm is known for aggressive advocacy in will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary breaches, and contested guardianships. The firm is led by Kerry Peck, Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law, and Timothy Ritchey, named a “Top 100” Illinois lawyer. For more information, visit Peck Ritchey, LLC.