Howard A. London

Partner

Howard London has focused his practice on complex family law and commercial litigation at the trial and appellate court level for over 29 years. He has extensive trial court experience and has handled well over 100 appeals in the state and federal appellate courts. Mr. London is a Past President of the Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois. He has lectured and published widely on appeals, family law topics, and other legal subjects.

Mr. London is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the categories of family law and appellate law, by the Leading Lawyers Network in family law and civil appeals, and on the Best of United States website. He has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer in family law in Chicago Magazine every year since 2005. Illinois Super Lawyers are selected by their peers and are "considered among the best in their profession." He has consistently received an AV rating under the Martindale-Hubbell ® Lawyer Rating System, indicating that he "has reached the height of professional excellence" and "is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity."

Education
  • J.D., George Washington University, 1978
  • B.A., Northwestern University, 1975
Court Admissions
  • Illinois, 1978
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1978
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1979
  • Arizona, 1983 (inactive status)
Professional Activities
  • Delegate to the United States-Russia Joint Conference on the Rule of Law, St. Petersburg, Russia, November 2007
  • Chicago Bar Association
    • Chairman, Supreme Court Rules Sub-Committee of Matrimonial Law Committee, 1989-1990 and 1986-1987
    • Member, Sub-Committee on Delay Reduction, 1989-1990
    • Vice Chairman, Supreme Court Rules Sub-Committee of Matrimonial Law Committee, 1988-1989
    • Member, Liaison Committee to the Chief Judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 1987-1988
    • Co-Chairman, Supreme Court Rules Sub-Committee of Matrimonial Law Committee, 1986-1986
  • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Member, Family Law Section Council, 1997-1998
    • Member, Standing Committee on Membership and Bar Activities, 1988-1989
    • Member, ISBA/CBA Study Committee on Supreme Court Rules for Family Law Cases, 1990
  • American Bar Association
    • Member, Litigation Section, 2000-present
    • Member, Family Law Section, 1993-2000
  • Appellate Lawyers Association
    • President, 1990-1991
    • Vice President, 1989-1990
    • Secretary, 1988-1989
    • Board of Editors, Appellate Law Review, 1988-1989
    • Treasurer, 1987-1988
    • Chairman, Moot Court Committee, 1986-1988
    • Membership Chairman, 1984-1986
    • Board of Directors, 1983-1985
  • Adjunct Professor of Law at The John Marshall Law School, 1984-1986

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Publications
  • Senior Editor and Author, Illinois Family Law Journal, 1983-1985
  • "Appeals in the Dissolution of Marriage Cases," Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Handbook, 1995
  • "Stays Pending Appeal," Appellate Law Review, Volume 3, Number 2, Summer 1990
  • "Perfection of an Appeal," Chapter 4, Illinois Civil Appeals published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1984 edition, 1986 and 1987 supplements, 1989 edition
  • "Outline of the Law on Child Custody," Illinois Family Law, 1988
  • Co-Author, "Outline of the Law on Child Support - Part 1," Illinois Family Law - Report 2, 1987
  • Co-Author, "Rehabilitative Maintenance in Illinois," Illinois Bar Journal, 1987
  • "Should Illinois Allow a Noncustodial Parent to Recover Damages from the Custodial Parent for Tortious Interference with Visitation Rights?," Illinois Journal of Family Law, 1985
  • "Case Comment: In re Marriage of Erickson - When Termination of Maintenance Becomes Effective Under IMDMA Section 510(b)," Illinois Journal of Family Law, 1985
  • Co-Author, "Confusion in the Wake of Leopando," Illinois Journal of Family Law, 1985
  • Co-Author, "Injunction Practice in Matrimonial Cases," Illinois Journal of Family Law, 1984
  • Co-Author, "Grounds for the Dismissal of an Appeal," Appellate Practice Handbook published by the Appellate Lawyers Association, 1981 and 1982 editions
Presentations
  • Chicago Bar Association
    • "Appellate Relief from Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions, Chancery nd Special Remedies," January 1996 and January 1997
    • "New Case Report, Matrimonial Law Seminar, October 1993
    • "The Interstate of International Child Custody or Visitation Dispute," Child Custody Litigation Seminar, November 1988 (Co-Chairman of Program)
    • Moderator, Lecturer and Planning Chairman, Family Law Seminar, January 1988
    • "Dischargeability of Attorneys Fees in Bankruptcy," 1987
    • "The Right of the Homemaker or Lower-Earning Spouse to a Substantial Award of Matrimonial Property," 1984
    • "Review of Appellate Practice," 1983
  • Illinois State Bar Association
    • "Hot Tips for Avoiding Malpractice When Perfecting Appeals in Marriage Dissolution cases," Family Law Update, June 1996
    • "Privilege: Its Uses and Abuses," Family Law Update, November 1995
    • "Family Law," Lawyering Skills Seminar, 1986, 1987 and 1989
  • Other Lectures
    • "Injunction Practice in Dissolution of Marriage Cases," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2003
    • "Effective Family Law Practice in Illinois (Property/Maintenance/Child Support/Appeals)," seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute, June 1993
    • "Effective Opening Statement," American Bar Association Section of Family Law Spring Meeting, April 1993
    • "The Pendulum Swings - Changes in Maintenance Awards," Child Support and Maintenance Seminar sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1990
    • "Disabled Parties and Children - Rights and Protection," Illinois Family Law Seminar sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September 1989 (Chicago) and October 1989 (Springfield)
    • "Evidentiary Problems and Considerations at Sexual Abuse Trials in Illinois," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, March 1989
    • "Update on Supreme Court Rules," American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1986
    • "Family Law Practice: Advanced Course of Appeals," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1986
    • "Matrimonial Appeals," American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers," 1984
    • "Perfection of an Appeal," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1984, 1985 and 1988
    • "Child Custody: Statutes, Standards and Jurisdiction," Pro Bono Advocates Conference on Family Law, 1984

 

Howard A. London

Contact Information:

Phone:
(312) 621-9700

E-Mail:
halondon@beermannlaw.com

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