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Contact
Email
Phone
(773) 809-5944
Address
105 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US
Professional
About
Jesse A. Footlik is a distinguished attorney based in Chicago, specializing in estate planning, probate, and tax law. With a background that uniquely combines his passion for sports and legal expertise, Jesse earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management from the University of Michigan before pursuing his Juris Doctor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law. During his time at law school, he demonstrated his leadership skills as the president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, while also achieving academic excellence by consistently making the Dean's List and receiving CALI awards in Estate Planning, Federal Transfer Tax, and Legal Writing. As a Partner at Peck Ritchey, LLC, Jesse is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of estates, trusts, and probate matters. His commitment to client service and legal proficiency has earned him significant recognition in the legal community. Notably, he has been honored as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 to 2019, a designation awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state, reflecting his peers' respect and admiration for his work. Additionally, he was recognized by Leading Lawyers Magazine as a top Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law and Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law in 2019. Jesse actively contributes to the legal profession as a Vice Chair of the Probate Practice Rules and Forms Committee with the Chicago Bar Association. He also serves as the Vice President of the Chicago-Kent Young Alumni Council, further exemplifying his commitment to community engagement and the advancement of legal practice. With a robust understanding of estate planning and probate matters, Jesse Footlik is a trusted advocate for clients navigating their legal journeys in Chicago.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
2011 Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. 2008 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2019 Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law, Leading Lawyers Network 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2018 Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law, Leading Lawyers Network
Publications
2015 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Guardianship Litigation Chapter 13
Associations
2013 - Present Chicago Bar Association, Probate Practice Committee Vice Chair 2011 - Present Chicago Bar Association, Probate Practice Committee Member 2011 - Present Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division Member 2011 - Present American Bar Association Member Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Estate Planning Committee Member
Speaking
2019 Alumni CLE Series at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Powers of Attorney & Guardianship 2018 14th Annual Elder Law Short Course Gearing Up for Guardianship Trial 2016 Ethics-Competency Ethics-Competency 2015 Fairmont Care Rehabilitation Services CEU Questioning Capacity 2015 Bethesda Nursing Home When Dementia Leads to Drama
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Updated: May 25, 2026