Richard Kessler
About Richard Kessler
Richard Kessler is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Richard Kessler is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Chicago, IL
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