Howard LaMar Huntington

Howard LaMar Huntington

Franco Moroney Buenik LLC • Chicago, IL
BusinessCivil Rights LitigationContract DisputesEmployment LawTransportation

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Contact

Email
Phone
(312) 675-4776
Address
500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL, 60661, US

Professional

About

Howard Huntington is a partner of Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He also has extensive experience in the areas of construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation litigation, toxic torts and civil rights litigation. Mr. Huntington has successfully represented large and mid-market corporations, family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and municipalities in a wide variety of civil litigation in both Illinois and Indiana. In regard to commercial litigation matters, he has litigated breach of contract matters and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code representing corporate buyers and sellers. He represents businesses in litigation involving claims of failure to pay for goods and services, failure to deliver conforming goods and services, and unfair business practices. He has represented contractors and distributors in construction defect litigation. He also has defended retailers and wholesalers in federal actions alleging false advertising, product disparagement, and other business torts. Mr. Huntington has defended numerous construction contractors, subcontractors, motor freight companies, hotels, casinos, and retailers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He appeared before the Indiana Supreme Court for a products matter on behalf of a manufacturer of helicopters. In the employment area, Mr. Huntington has defended municipalities and public entities in Title VII discrimination cases, Section 1983 public employee cases, and employment contract disputes. He argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and prevailed in an equal protection matter.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1998 Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois JD - Juris Doctor 1995 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Illinois Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers 2017 Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers 2016 Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers 2015 Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers of 2015, The National Law Journal
Publications
2017 Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel - 2016 Survey of Law Survey of Tort Law, co-author 2016 Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's IDC Quarterly Beyond HIPAA: Solving the Puzzle of Properly Acquiring Mental Health Records in Litigation 2016 Illinois Assoication of Defense Trial Counsel's 2015 Survey of Law Landlord Lacks Tangible Interest in Village’s Strict Enforcement of Ordinance Regarding Unpaid Water Bills 2016 Illinois Association of Defense Counsel's 2015 Survey of Law Statute of Limitations Blown by Plaintiff Who was Allegedly Unprotected and Defrauded in Mediation 2015 Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel - Local Government Law Newsletter Injured 13-Year Old Held Not Responsible for Knowing Ordinance Prohibited Her Use of Park District's Slide Without a Sign or Other Notice
Associations
2014 - Present Claims & Litigation Management Alliance Member Illinois State Bar Association Member Indiana State Bar Association Member NESA Chicago, the Chicago Chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association Chairman Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Member
Speaking
2014 "WAVE 2" business class The Legal Profession 2013 WJOL 1340 AM - Radio Interview Copyright Litigation 2012 Indiana State Bar Association's Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer 2012 German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Primer on American Product Liability Insurance and Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026