Richard Kim

📞 (773) 895-4989

📧 Rich@cklawre.com

Attorney Richard Kim is the founding and managing partner of the Law Offices of CK & Associates, LLC, bringing over two decades of legal experience and a dynamic professional background to his practice. He focuses on transactional law, business law, and estate planning, providing strategic and personalized legal counsel to individuals, families, and businesses.

Attorney Kim earned his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and began his legal career as a law clerk at Barsy Joseph & Lichtenstein in Chicago. He founded CK & Associates in 2000 and has since built a reputation for trusted, results-oriented representation grounded in integrity, diligence, and client service.

Known for his keen attention to detail, analytical mindset, and unwavering dedication, Attorney Kim approaches every matter with thorough preparation and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. His clients and colleagues value his steady professionalism, strong work ethic, and ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and focus.

Before entering the legal profession, Attorney Kim gained valuable public and international experience. He worked in the Office of the Governor of Illinois as part of the Asian American Liaison and later served in the Illinois Department of Public Aid in the Office of the Ombudsperson. His early career also included work at Samsung Electronics in the International Finance Department and service as an interpreter and guide for the International Olympic Committee during the 1988 Olympics.

Attorney Kim holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His unique blend of legal expertise, government service, and global business experience enables him to offer clients thoughtful, well-rounded legal solutions tailored to their needs.