Atty. Howard K. Jeruchimowitz
Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is a commercial litigator with an emphasis in the Real Estate, Construction, and Financial Services Litigation practices.
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Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, construction, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U (1997). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1997) and Brandeis University The Justice Brandeis University Cornell Law School Brandeis University Pi Sigma Alpha Brandeis University cum laude Brandeis University Politics and American Studies Brand (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is a commercial litigator with an emphasis in the Real Estate, Construction, and Financial Services Litigation practices
- He represents owners, developers, landlords and tenants in landlord-tenant and shopping center disputes, mechanics liens, foreclosures, and construction disputes, as well as banks and lenders in bank and mortgage litigation, such as mortgage fraud, commercial and residential foreclosures, mechanics lien and FDCPA issues
- Howard also represents business owners in LLC and shareholder disputes, including direct and derivative claims
- Howard has deep experience with post-judgment proceedings and asset-recovery litigation, including fraudulent transfer, alter ego and veil piercing litigation
- He has a wide range of experience in trials in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations and mediation
- Howard is the former pro bono coordinator for the firm’s Chicago office
- Concentrations •Complex commercial litigation •Real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant and property acquisition disputes, shopping center disputes, mechanics liens and foreclosures •Bank and mortgage litigation •Construction litigation •Trusts and estates litigation •Asset recovery litigation •Employment litigation •Insurance/reinsurance •Global recovery Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 'Construction Practice Group of the Year,' 2020, 2022 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2015-2026 •Shortlisted - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Illinois RE Journal Real Estate Awards, 2021 and 2024-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 & 2013 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers 'Rising Star,' 2012 •Recipient, Greenberg Traurig Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 2009 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2008-2009 •Recipient, 'Young Lawyer Award,' Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, 2003 •Recipient, Certificate for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as intern for the Office of Victim Assistance, 1993
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
Howard K. Jeruchimowitz is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →
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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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