Press Releases from Peck Bloom, LLC (16 total)
Four Peck Bloom Chicago Estate Planning Lawyers Selected As Super Lawyers For 20 …
CHICAGO, IL -- The Peck Bloom firm of Chicago estate planning lawyers has once again earned spots as Illinois Super Lawyers. For the eighth year in a row, Peck Bloom founding Partners Kerry Peck and Kenneth Bloom have been named to the highly respected list. Two of the firm's Chicago litigation attorneys, Timothy Ritchey and Brandon Peck have also been named to the list as 2014 Rising Stars in Estate…
Peck Bloom LLC, Chicago Estate Attorneys, Sponsors IIT Chicago-Kent Young Alumni …
CHICAGO, IL -- The elder law firm of Peck Bloom, LLC is again sponsoring an event at the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. On February 23, the College will celebrate its 125th Anniversary with a gala event at Union Station. Peck Bloom is sponsoring an after-party hosted by the College's Young Alumni Council. The after-party will take place from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. at South Branch Tavern & Grill…
Kerry Peck Donation Supports Chicago-Kent College of Law Scholarship Recipients
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck and Peck Bloom, LLC recently sponsored the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Association 35th Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon. The event is held every year to recognize alumni and friends of the College. Recipients are considered leaders in their field or serve Chicago-Kent and the legal community. The 2012 recognition luncheon was held on November 15 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court,…
Chicago Litigation Attorney, Brandon Peck, Selected Director of the Young Lawyer …
CHICAGO, IL -- Brandon Peck of Peck Bloom, LLC has recently been selected as a Director of the Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Peck is a Chicago litigation attorney who specializes in trust litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary defense litigation, elder law and estate administration with an emphasis on contested wills and estates. His clients include individuals, families, financial institutions and medical institutions.
"Everyone at Peck…
Litigation Attorney, Kerry Peck, Named To The ABA Commission On Law And Aging
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck, litigation attorney in Chicago and managing partner of Peck Bloom LLC, a firm that focuses on elder law, was recently appointed as a member of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Law and Aging.
The ABA Commission on Law and Aging examines a wide range of legal issues that affect older people. The commission publishes educational resources, as well as coordinates conferences, technical assistance, training programs…
Illinois State Bar Association's New Chair of Elder Law is Chicago Attorney, Ker …
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck, the managing partner of Peck Bloom LLC in Chicago, has recently been appointed Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Elder Law Section Council. As Chair, Peck will be charged with upholding the mission of the ISBA Elder Law Section:
• To inform and advise the members of the bar whose practice involves representing older persons in such areas as estate planning, public benefits, nursing home residents'…
Chicago Litigation Lawyer, Cameron DeGuerre, Quoted As An Expert In Investment N …
CHICAGO, IL -- Cameron DeGuerre, a litigation attorney in Chicago who specializes in trust and estate litigation, guardianship, special needs planning and estate planning, was recently quoted in two articles in Investment News. The publication is distributed to financial advisors and provides up-to-date information that's designed to help advisors grow their practices, as well as their clients' portfolios.
The two articles, both on financial elder abuse, highlighted the growing problem…
Estate Attorneys In Chicago, Peck Bloom, Sponsoring Retrial Of Mary Todd Lincoln
CHICAGO, IL --Peck Bloom, a firm that can help clients with elder law in Chicago, is sponsoring the 'Retrial of Mary Todd Lincoln.' The event takes place on September 24, 2012 and will demonstrate how differently Mary Todd Lincoln's insanity trial might have been if she had access to today's experts.
In addition to the trial, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission hosted…
Peck Bloom Welcomes Two New Estate Attorneys In Chicago As Partners
CHICAGO, IL -- Peck Bloom, a law firm that focuses on elder law in Chicago, welcomes two new estate attorneys in Chicago as partners. The two new partners, Cameron R. DeGuerre and Timothy J. Ritchey, have been with the firm for many years and bring unique skills and experience to the partnership.
DeGuerre practices trust and estate litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary defense litigation, elder law, estate planning and estate administration. She…
Estate Attorneys In Chicago, Kerry Peck And Ken Bloom, Named Illinois Super Lawy …
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck and Ken Bloom, two estate attorneys in Chicago with the firm Peck Bloom, have recently been named as Illinois Super Lawyers for the sixth year in a row.
A Super Lawyer is an attorney who has received a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Candidates are nominated by their peers and then go through a rigorous, four step selection process before being named to the…
Chicago Litigation Lawyer From Peck Bloom Helps Raise $50,000 Toward Research Fo …
CHICAGO, IL - Cameron DeGuerre, a Chicago litigation lawyer from Peck Bloom, LLC, recently helped the Chicago Northwestern Auxiliary Board raise $50,000 for research and therapies for stroke patients.
The money was raised on October 21, 2011 at the event Chicago's Table. Guests dined on dishes and cocktails from Chicago's most famous restaurants and DJ Megan Taylor provided the entertainment. The proceeds will help Dr. Andrew M. Naidech, the medical director…
Chicago Elder Law Firm Peck Bloom, LLC Advocates For Alzheimer's Disease
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago elder law firm Peck Bloom, LLC is bringing new meaning to its passion for elder care. Members of the law firm participated in the 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' to advocate for Alzheimer's disease during September’s Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Organized by the Alzheimer's Association, the Walk is the largest event in the country aimed at creating awareness and to raise funds in support of Alzheimer's care and research.…
Chicago Litigation Lawyer Kerry Peck Co-Hosts Fundraiser with Special Guest, May …
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago litigation lawyer, Kerry Peck recently co-hosted a fundraising luncheon with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at the Union League Club in Chicago attended by special guest, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
The luncheon was organized to raise money for the Progressive Choices PAC (a political fundraising committee), which was started and is supported by Congresswoman Schakowsky to donate money to other local and national house and senate candidates. Schakowsky is…
Chicago Elder Law Attorney, Kerry Peck, Admitted To Bar Of U.S. Supreme Court
CHICAGO, IL -- Kerry Peck, a Chicago elder law attorney with the firm Peck Bloom, was recently admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. Peck and other lawyers from Illinois traveled to Washington D.C. for the June 6th ceremony.
To receive the honor, each lawyer had to complete an application, receive an endorsement from two sponsors and present a certificate of good standing from their local…
Chicago Elder Law Attorneys Donate Legal Services To Low-Income Seniors
CHICAGO, IL -- On March 30, 2011, Katie McClanahan of Peck Bloom, LLC participated in a Women's Bar Association community outreach event. The event was entitled "Senior Center Workshop" and was sponsored by the Women's Bar Association and the Center for Disability and Elder Care. The workshop provided low-income seniors with free access to elder law attorneys in Chicago who assisted them with various aspects of estate planning.
This was the…
Chicago Elder Law Attorneys Raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease
CHICAGO, IL - Chicago law firm Peck Bloom, LLC is proud to announce their support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Illinois Chapter “Memory Walk” - a 5K walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care and research.
“Although the weather was not fully cooperative, it did nothing to dampen the spirits of the throngs of people who attended Memory Walk 2010. The enthusiasm generated by the participants and…
