Best Lawyers Near You in Chicago, Illinois for Trusts and Estates
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Stacy A. Cundy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Stacy A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stacy A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Louis A. Laski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Louis A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas C. Wedgwood is an associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC. In addition to representing individuals and families, Thomas represents financial institutions, medical institutions, and various fiduciaries. Thomas graduated with his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law where he graduated cum laude and was named to the Dean’s List each of his three years. Thomas was involved in several organizations in law school, including the Law Review and C-K Law Group’s Federal Heal...
Chris assists families, entrepreneurs, family offices, and financial institutions with planning for and navigating generational transfers of wealth, businesses, and real property. Chris works with clients to arrange for their desired transfer of assets; limit their liability; and minimize the impact of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. A former litigator, Chris is experienced in identifying potential sources of tension among family members and is well-versed in developing ...
Lauren M. Benjamin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Lauren M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mitchell A. Meneau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Mitchell A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katherine L. Keating is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Katherine L., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jessica N. Quintero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jessica N., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Evan Shaheen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Evan, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Benjamin Lavin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Benjamin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven Laduzinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Steven, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caitlyn Bunker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Caitlyn, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel J. Lynch is a senior associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC. In addition to representing individuals and families, Dan represents financial institutions, medical institutions, and various fiduciaries. Dan earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, where he graduated cum laude and was awarded the Order of John Marshall. During law school, Dan served as an Associate Justice on the John Marshall Moot Court Honors Council and was Staff Editor for the John Marshall Law Revi...
Sarah M. Barnes is an attorney and member of the Trusts & Estates group at Harrison LLP. Sarah concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and trust administration, estate planning, and probate, including decedent and guardianship estates. Sarah represents numerous individual and corporate fiduciaries charged with trust and estate administration and guides them through the probate process when required. Sarah also handles controversies that arise during the administration process and...
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