Miles N. Beermann
Partner

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, and he has received an AV rating under the Martindale-Hubbell ® Lawyer Rating System, indicating that he “has reached the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” Additionally, Mr. Beermann was named one of the top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers in the May 2005 issue of Chicago Magazine. Illinois Super Lawyers were selected by their peers and are “considered among the best in their profession” and “represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Illinois.”

Mr. Beermann has been teaching divorce law and litigation skills in family law related issues at DePaul University College of Law since 1993. 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.

Education:
J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 1958
University of Illinois, Chicago

Court Admissions:
Illinois, 1958
U.S. Supreme Court, 1971

Professional Activities:

Chicago Bar Association

Chairman, Matrimonial Law Committee, 1987-1988

Vice Chairman, Matrimonial Law Committee, 1986-1987

Board of Managers, 1984-1986

Secretary, Matrimonial Law Committee, 1984-1986

Member, Standing Committee on Litigation, 1985

Chairman, Division III Legislative Committee, 1983-1984

Co-Chairman, Supreme and Appellate Court Rules Sub-Committee of Matrimonial Law Committee, 1982-1984

Member, Nominating Committee, 1982

Chairman, Civil Practice Committee, 1979-1980

Member, Committee on Evaluation of Candidates, 1977-80

Illinois State Bar Association

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

Chairman, Amicus Curiae Committee

Illinois Chapter Board of Governors, 1984-1991

Appellate Lawyers Association

President, 1983-1984

Vice President, 1982-1983

Secretary, 1981-1982

Treasurer, 1980-1981

Member, Board of Directors, 1977-1980

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Parliamentarian, 1988-1989

Board of Directors, 1983-1985, 1989-1992

Secretary, 1985-1986, 1987-1988

Treasurer, 1986-1987

Chairman, Amicus Curiae Committee, 1980-1983

Member, Legislative Committee, 1980-1983

Vice-Chairman, Family Law Section, 1980-1981

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Board of Directors, 1984-1986

Adjunct Professor of Law at DePaul University College of Law, 1993-present

Occasional Visiting Lecturer

DePaul University College of Law

Loyola University Law School

John Marshall Law School

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

Northwestern University School of Law

Faculty Member, College of Advocacy, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois and at Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, 1982-1990

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