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Miles N. Beermann

Beermann LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    1983
  • Recognized in:
    Family Law
  • Law School:
    DePaul University
  • Website:
    http://www.beermannlaw.com
  • Location:
    161 North Clark Street, Suite 3000
    Chicago, IL 60601
Miles N. Beermann is regarded as one of the preeminent practitioners in the field of family law. His achievements and qualifications have been widely recognized. For example, he has been listed in every edition of the book The Best Lawyers in America. Further, Mr. Beermann has been honored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and was the 2002 recipient of the prestigious Samuel S. Berger Award for his contributions to the law profession. He is recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois in family law.  In 2007, Mr. Beermann was named one of the top 10 and top 100 consumer lawyers in Illinois. For 2014, Mr. Beermann is named "Lawyer of the Year" in Family Law in the Chicago metro area by Best Lawyers in America.

For over 15 years, Mr. Beermann taught divorce law and litigation skills in family law related issues at DePaul University College of Law.  He has lectured and written extensively on the topic of family law and trial and appellate practice. Mr. Beermann has been an invited speaker for educational events sponsored by various law and professional organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Appellate Lawyers Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Beermann briefed and argued the constitutional law case of Trimble v. Gordon before the United States Supreme Court.
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Lawyer Bio

Miles N. Beermann is regarded as one of the preeminent practitioners in the field of family law. His achievements and qualifications have been widely recognized. For example, he has been listed in every edition of the book The Best Lawyers in America. Further, Mr. Beermann has been honored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and was the 2002 recipient of the prestigious Samuel S. Berger Award for his contributions to the law profession. He is recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois in family law.  In 2007, Mr. Beermann was named one of the top 10 and top 100 consumer lawyers in Illinois. For 2014, Mr. Beermann is named "Lawyer of the Year" in Family Law in the Chicago metro area by Best Lawyers in America.

For over 15 years, Mr. Beermann taught divorce law and litigation skills in family law related issues at DePaul University College of Law.  He has lectured and written extensively on the topic of family law and trial and appellate practice. Mr. Beermann has been an invited speaker for educational events sponsored by various law and professional organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Appellate Lawyers Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Beermann briefed and argued the constitutional law case of Trimble v. Gordon before the United States Supreme Court.
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Education:

  • DePaul University , J.D., graduated 1958
  • University of Chicago

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
 

Court Admissions:

  • Illinois, 1958
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1971

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Appellate Lawyers Association - President, 1983-1984
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Parliamentarian, 1988-1989

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Family Law, Chicago (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Family Law

Special Focus:

  • Child Custody
  • Divorce
  • Equitable Division
  • Marital Settlement Agreements
 

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Beermann LLP
http://www.beermannlaw.com
 
Headquarters
161 North Clark Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 621.9700
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Illinois

Illinois

Bannockburn, IL

2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350

Bannockburn, IL 60015

United States

(847) 681.9600

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Frank Thomas divorce

I represented the baseball great, Frank Thomas in his divorce

Michael Jordan divorce

I represented Michael Jordan in his divorce
 
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