For five consecutive years, Brandon has been selected by his peers in multiple statewide surveys of Illinois attorneys as a “Super Lawyer”, an attorney to whom other attorneys would refer their family. From 2015-2018 he has also been selected by Leading Lawyers Magazine as a top emerging lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will and Estate Planning. He also was a contributor to the book Alzheimer’s and the Law, which was published by the American Bar Association in 2013.
Brandon is the current Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Section. Brandon lectures frequently in the areas of trust and estate litigation, guardianships, special needs and estate planning before his colleagues and other professionals, including at The Chicago Bar Association, National Academy of Elder LawAttorneys, as well as numerous hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and community organizations. Brandon is authorized to practice law in Illinois and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
News
Brandon Peck and Ronald Webb Promoted to Senior Associates at Peck Ritchey, LLC
Brandon Peck to Serve as Public Service Manager for the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA
Peck Ritchey Attorneys Timothy J. Ritchey and Brandon E. Peck Named Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2014
Publications
“The Pros of Pro Bono Work”, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Alzheimer’s and the Law – contributing author.
“Changes to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act,” Chicago Hospital News.
October 16, 2015: “Guardianship Bootcamp – Powers, Duties, Limitations and Role of Guardian,” Illinois State Bar Association, 20 S Clark Street, #900, Chicago, IL
March 19, 2015: “When Dementia Leads to Drama,” Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, 836 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL
November 12, 2014: “Estate Planning”, Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, IL
October 27, 2014: “Turning 18: Legal Planning for Individuals with Special Needs”, Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference, Springfield, IL
May 7, 2014: “Legal and Medical Perspective Related to Dementia”, Covenant Home of Chicago, Chicago, IL
November 20, 2013: “In Sickness and In Health”, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
May 1, 2013: “The New Normal”, Uncle Julios Restaurant, Chicago, IL
April 1, 2013: “Ethicial Issues with TBD”, Evanston Women’s Hospital, Evanston, IL
October 8, 2012: “Self Neglect & Elder Abuse”, Rehab Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
May 2, 2012: “Common Mistakes in Estate Planning: Avoiding Litigation & Navigating Litigation When it Happens”, Chicago Bar Association YLS Estate Planning Committee, Chicago, IL
October 25, 2011: “Ethical Issues with Competency Cases”, Weiss Hospital, Chicago, IL
August 17, 2011: “Ethical Issues Related to End of Life”, Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL
July 13, 2011: “Ethical Issues Related to End of Life”, Stoney River Restaurant, Deer Park, IL
August 17, 2010: “Guardianship and Litigation”, Condell Hospital, Libertyville, IL
