Eight Peck Ritchey, LLC Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2026
Chicago, United States – March 15, 2026 / Peck Ritchey, LLC /
CHICAGO, IL – Peck Ritchey, LLC is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists. This annual recognition, determined through a process of peer nominations, independent research, and professional evaluations, identifies attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement within their primary practice areas.
The following attorneys have been recognized for 2026:
Super Lawyers
- Kerry Peck
- Timothy Ritchey (Top 100)
- Brandon Peck
Rising Stars
- Kyle Fahey
- Peter Brady
- Daniel Lynch
- Brittany Rygiel
- Thomas Wedgwood
These attorneys focus their practice on contested probate, trust litigation, and guardianship matters. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, employs a selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The final published list represents no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state, while the Rising Stars list represents no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois.
Peck Ritchey, LLC handles a wide range of legal matters involving estate and trust disputes. To learn more about the firm’s recent accolades and services, visit the firm’s website.
About Peck Ritchey, LLC
Peck Ritchey, LLC is a Chicago law firm concentrating on estate, trust, and probate litigation, representing clients across Illinois in will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary breaches, heirship disputes, and contested guardianships. With over 100 years of combined courtroom experience, the firm has obtained a reputation for great results in contested estates and handling volatile, high-value disputes. Managing partner Kerry Peck, described by Leading Lawyers Magazine as “Chicago’s go-to probate lawyer”, was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to chair its Commission on Elder Law. Timothy Ritchey was voted as a top 100 lawyer in the state of Illinois by his peers, has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General, appointed by the Governor, in complex healthcare and disability matters, and has written and testified in Springfield on laws relating to financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled. Brandon Peck was a contributor to the book Alzheimer’s and the Law, which was published by the American Bar Association in 2013, and is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, for which he served as the Chair of the Section from 2018-2019. The firm’s attorneys are also contributors to leading legal treatises on will contests and guardianship litigation, and are consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Rising Stars. Known for aggressive courtroom advocacy, Peck Ritchey is called in to fight for individuals throughout Chicagoland, especially when the stakes are highest.
Contact Information:
Peck Ritchey, LLC
321 S Plymouth Ct, 6th Fl
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
Timothy J. Ritchey
(312) 201-0900
https://peckritchey.com
