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Jesse Footlik

Litigation Attorney at Chicago, IL

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Before setting out on his legal career, Jesse A. Footlik began at the University of Michigan where he obtained his B.A. in sports management. Later, when he attended the Chicago-Kent College of Law, he served as the president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Alongside his love for sports, Jesse was regularly named on the Dean's List and even received CALI awards for excellence in Estate Planning, Federal Transfer Tax and Legal Writing. As a Partner at Peck Ritchey, LLC, Jesse effectively assists clients with legal matters regarding estates, trusts, and probate.  

 

Jesse was named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 nominated by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Illinois, an honor which is bestowed on up to only 2.5% of the attorneys in Illinois annually.  He was also selected by Leading Lawyers Magazine as a top Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law and Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law for 2019. Jesse is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, where he serves as Vice Chair of the Probate Practice Rules and Forms Committee, and he also serves on the Chicago-Kent Young Alumni Council as a Vice President. 

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Licensed for 11 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 2011
Updated 01/06/2023

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Peck Ritchey, LLC
105 W Adams St
Chicago, IL, 60603
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Peck Ritchey, LLC
  • 2018 - Present
  • Senior Associate
  • Peck Ritchey LLC
  • 2016 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Peck Ritchey, LLC
  • 2011 - Present
  • President, Sports and Entertainment Law Society
  • Chicago Kent College Of Law
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Legal Content Developer
  • LegalFish
  • 2007 - 2007
  • Wealth Management Intern
  • Morgan Stanley
  • 2006 - 2006
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Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • J.D.
  • 2011
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2008

Legal Cases

  • Trust Litigation
  • Successful

Associations

  • Chicago Bar Association, Probate Practice Committee
  • Vice Chair
  • 2013 - 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
  • 2011 - Present
  • Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Estate Planning Committee
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Sports Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Technion Society
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Jewish United Fund-Young Lawyers Committee
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chicago Bar Association, Legislative Liaison
  • Member
  • 2012 - 2013
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2019
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2018
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2017
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Emerging Lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2016
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Emerging Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2015
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Publications

  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Guardianship Litigation Chapter 13
  • 2015

Speaking Engagements

  • Alumni CLE Series at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
  • Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
  • 2019
  • Ethics-Competency
  • Ethics-Competency
  • 2016
  • Fairmont Care Rehabilitation Services CEU
  • Questioning Capacity
  • 2015
  • Bethesda Nursing Home
  • When Dementia Leads to Drama
  • 2015
  • Highland Park Hospital
  • Lessons Learned from End of Life Disputes: The Terri Schiavo Issues
  • 2014
  • Glenbrook Hospital
  • Lessons Learned from End of Life Disputes
  • 2014
  • St. Joseph Hospital
  • Modern Family
  • 2013
  • McCormick & Schmick’s
  • Ethical Issues Related to End of Life
  • 2013
  • Evergreen Healthcare
  • Hoarding
  • 2013
  • Advocate Medical Hospital
  • Guardianship
  • 2013
  • Terrace Gardens
  • Ethical Issues Related to End of Life
  • 2012
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital
  • Ethical Issues Related to End of Life
  • 2012
  • Our Lady of the Resurrection Hospital
  • Challenges When Advising Elderly Clients
  • 2012
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Chicago Litigation Lawyer Jesse Footlik
Jesse Footlik
Litigation Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 11 years
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