Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Trusts and Estates
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Brittany Rygiel is an associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC . In addition to representing individuals and families, Brittany represents financial institutions, medical institutions, and various fiduciaries. Brittany graduated with her Juris Doctor from University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law where she was on the Dean’s List each of her three years. Brittany was involved in several organizations in law school, including the Trial Advocacy Program, the Justinian Society, Health ...
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.
Gina is a member of the firm’s Private Wealth Services practice group. She focuses her practice on estate planning for high net worth clients, trust administration, and charitable planning. She has experience drafting estate plans, forming and advising various types of business entities and representing clients in trust and estate-related controversies. Gina has successfully represented a trust fiduciary and assisted with preparing a client for a significant audit of a Federal Estate Ta...
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.
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 ...
Alyssa Jordan Karpinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Alyssa Jordan, 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 Alyssa Jordan 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.
Andrew L. McKay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Andrew L., 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 Andrew L. 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.
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...
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.
Jeffrey D. Glickman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jeffrey D., 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 Jeffrey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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