Howard K. Jeruchimowitz

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