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Miles N. Beermann
Partner

Publications:
"Rehabilitative Maintenance in Illinois," Illinois Bar Journal, August 1987

Editor-in-Chief, Illinois Journal of Family Law, published by Mason Publishing, 1984-1986

"Stay of Enforcement of Judgment or Order Appealed From," Civil Appeals, published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Appellate Lawyers Association, 1984 and subsequent editions to present

"Grounds for Dismissal of an Appeal," Appellate Practice Handbook, published by the Appellate Lawyers Association, 1981 and 1982

"Winning an Appeal, A How-To Guide for the Family Law Practitioner," Family Advocate Journal, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section, Summer 1980

Chicago Bar Association: "Procedural Problems in Perfecting an Appeal," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1977; "The Notice of Appeal (Chairman of Program)," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1978; "Appeal from Orders Granting a New Trial," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1979; "New Appellate Rules," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1980; "Attorneys' Fees, Young Lawyers Section," Procedural Law Seminar on Matrimonial Law, 1980; "Stay of Enforcement of Judgments on Appeal," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1981.; "Interest on Judgments," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1982; "Rehabilitative Maintenance, The Concept and Its Application," Matrimonial Law Committee Potpourri, 1982 (Co-Chairman of Program); "Expert Testimony in Dissolution of Marriage Cases, Valuation of Real Estate, Trial Demonstration, Direct and Re-Direct Examination of Appraiser," Matrimonial Law Committee, 1983; "Settlements Under the Parentage Act of 1984," Matrimonial Law Committee, 1985; "Recent Developments in Appellate Practice," Civil Practice Potpourri, 1985; "Update on Supreme Court Rules," Matrimonial Law Committee, 1986; "Litigation Techniques and Strategies in a Matrimonial Case," 1988
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE): "Division of Property: How to Analyze your Situation and Draft Effective Agreements," Law/Net, 1988; "Legal Malpractice Issues in the Family Law Area," 1987; "Appealability of Support and Maintenance Orders and Judgments," Law/Net, 1985 and 1987; "Stays Pending Appeal. Illinois Civil Appeals," Law/Net, 1984; "Handling of Pre-Trial and Post-Decree Custody/Visitation Disputes," Law/Net, 1984; "Pre-Trial and Post-Decree Custody/Visitation Disputes at Effective Representation of Clients in Child Custody Matters," Law/Net, 1983; "Preserving Evidence for Appeal," 18th Annual Trial Evidence Seminar, 1983; "Custody: Issues and Answers," Family Law Institute, Law/Net, 1982; "Modification of Custody/Visitation Rights at Child Custody Seminars, Law/Net, 1981; "Grounds for Reversal at Illinois Civil Practice After Trial," 1979; "Brief Writing at Illinois Civil Practice After Trial," 1976
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association: "Jury Instructions," Civil Practice Update & Review Seminar, 1989; "The Appellate Practice," Annual Convention, 1984; "Preparing for and Anticipating an Appeal," 1984; "Update on Matrimonial Law," 1981, 1982 and 1983; "Review of the New Appellate Rules," 1980; "Recent Decisions Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act," 1979; "Property Rights Under the Illinois Divorce Act," Annual Convention, 1974
Appellate Lawyers Association: Videotape Lecture on "Brief Writing" for Appellate Lawyers Association and Office of the State Appellate Defender, Program on Appellate Practice, 1985; "Brief Writing," 1985; "An Overview of Federal Appellate Practice and Procedures," 1980; Appeal Bonds, 1978
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: "Case Preparation and Trial Demonstration, Business Valuation Expert," 2000; "Evidence: Protecting Your Record," 1985; "Confusion in the Wake of Leopando," 1985; "Proof of Value of Legal Services," 1979; "The Rights of Illegitimate Children," 1977
Northwest Suburban Bar Association: "Visitation Problems and Solutions," 1999; "Interlocutory or Final Appeals; Rules & Procedures in Different Districts," 1992; "Current Cases Affecting Custody," 1990; "Section 2-1401 (Relief from Judgments) Petitions," 1989; "How to Handle an Appeal in a Matrimonial Case," 1987; "Attorneys Fees in Matrimonial Cases," 1979
Miscellaneous Lectures: "Mental Health Evaluation of the Family in a Child Custody Dispute," Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Northwestern University Medical School, 1995; "Wilson v. Clark: Hearsay and Expert Opinion Revisited," Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Seminar, 1990; "Ethics and Negotiating Marital Settlements," Annual Conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 1989; "Attorneys Fees in Matrimonial Cases," DuPage County Bar Association, 1979; "Post Judgment and Appeal Process in Matrimonial Matters," DuPage County Bar Association, 1977; "The Rights of Illegitimate Children," The Lawyers Shrine Club, 1977

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