Howard Allan London

Howard Allan London

Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP • Chicago, IL
Divorce & SeparationPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
halondon@beermannlaw.com
Phone
(877) 934-9109
Address
Chicago, IL, US

Professional

About

Howard Allan London is a seasoned attorney based in Chicago, IL, with over 42 years of experience in the legal field, specializing in Divorce & Separation and Personal Injury law. A graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975, he earned his Juris Doctor from the George Washington University National Law Center in 1978. Throughout his distinguished career, Howard has honed his expertise in family law, navigating the complexities of matrimonial cases that often intertwine financial considerations similar to those found in commercial litigation. His comprehensive practice encompasses prenuptial agreements, child custody disputes, and complex divorce cases, where he has successfully represented clients across the nation, including in international child custody matters. Howard is adept in various Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, including mediation and Cooperative Law, prioritizing amicable and cost-effective settlements. Recognized for his excellence, Howard is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for both family law and appellate law, and has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in family law by Chicago Magazine every year since 2005. As a Past President of the Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois, he has also contributed to the legal community through extensive lecturing and publishing on appeals and family law topics. His reputation for legal acumen is reflected in his “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, underscoring his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.

About Divorce & Separation Law

Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

Credentials

Education
1978 George Washington University National Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1975 Northwestern University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Illinois Super Lawyer-Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 TOP 10 FAMILY LAWYER IN ILLINOIS, Leading Lawyers Network 2016 TOP 100 LAWYERS IN ILLINOIS, Leading Lawyers Network 2016 Leading Lawyer-Family Law & Civil Appeals, Leading Lawyers Network 2016 Best Lawyers in America-Family Law & Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2011 ISBA Family Law Handbook Appeals 1995 ISBA-Family Law Handbook Appeals in Dissolution of Marriage Cases 1990 Appellate Law Review Stays Pending Appeal 1989 IICLE Handbook-Illinois Civil Appeals Perfection of an Appeal 1987 Illinois Bar Journal Rehabilitative Maintenance in Illinois
Associations
1995 - 1998 Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council 1990 - 1991 Appellate Lawyers Association President 1990 - 1990 Illinois State Bar Association Committee on Sup. Ct. Rules for Family Law Cases 1988 - 1989 Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Membership and Bar Activities 1987 - 1988 Chicago Bar Association Liason Committee to Ch. Judge Ck. Cty Dom. Rel. Div.
Speaking
2003 IICLE Family Law Seminar Injunction Practice in Dissolution of Marriage Cases 1997 Chancery and Special Remedies Seminar Appellate Relief from Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions, Chancery and Special Remedies 1996 Family Law Update Seminar Hot Tips for Avoiding Malpractice When Perfecting Appeals in Marriage Dissolution Cases 1996 Chancery and Special Remedies Seminar Appellate Relief from Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions 1995 Family Law Update Seminar Privilege: It’s Uses and Abuses
Updated: Mar 21, 2026