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Timothy J. Ritchey is a distinguished attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in estate planning, guardianship administration, probate and trust litigation, real estate litigation, and personal injury. As a partner at Peck Ritchey, LLC, Tim dedicates over 90% of his practice to litigation, with a particular emphasis on contested probate matters. His extensive experience allows him to represent a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, financial institutions, medical organizations, and governmental entities, in both State and Federal courts. Tim's legal acumen is bolstered by a robust academic background. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by his graduation with Honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. During his time in law school, he interned at the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, received a Merit Scholarship, and consistently earned a place on the Dean's List. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005, Tim has since established himself as a trusted advocate in the legal community. An accomplished author, Tim regularly writes articles addressing critical elder law issues, such as retirement fund withdrawal rates, viatical and life settlements, and tax benefits for adult children caring for aging parents. His commitment to the profession extends to active membership in several bar associations, including the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Tim also serves as a committee member of the Probate Practice and Estate Planning Committees of the Chicago Bar Association, where he frequently shares his insights through speaking engagements on relevant legal topics.

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