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Atty. Howard David Lerman

Atty. Howard David Lerman

Howard David Lerman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business planning and 2 other areas of law. Howard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Chicago Chicago 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard David Lerman at a glance

Howard David Lerman is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1965), and U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1965) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Estate Planning Council Committee Professional Advisory) and Illinois State Bar Associations Jewish Federation of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard David Lerman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Howard practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard David Lerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard David Lerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Howard David Lerman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Howard David Lerman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Howard David Lerman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Howard David Lerman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Howard David Lerman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard David Lerman

Where is Howard David Lerman's law office located?
Howard David Lerman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard David Lerman handle?
Howard David Lerman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Howard David Lerman practiced law?
Howard David Lerman has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Howard David Lerman go to law school?
Howard David Lerman earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Howard David Lerman for a consultation?
You can contact Howard David Lerman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard David Lerman received?
Howard David Lerman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1965
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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