About Howard
Howard Abrams earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2003. He completed his legal education in Chicago and entered practice soon after. His academic years included standard courtroom clinics and coursework that set the stage for work in both state and federal courts.
He is admitted to practice in Illinois and is authorized to appear before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Those admissions shape the kinds of matters he handles and the venues where he appears. In 2016 he became managing partner of the Law Office of Howard S. Abrams LLC, a role that put him in charge of both case strategy and firm administration. The managing partner title reflects a leadership position rather than a ceremonial one; he oversees client files, supervises staff, and directs the firm's litigation posture.
Before taking the managing partner role the record shows steady practice, though specific earlier positions are not listed here. His path followed a common arc: law school, bar admission, courtroom work, and then firm leadership. Colleagues describe him as deliberate in court and pragmatic in settlement talks. He handles filings and appellate briefs in federal venues and manages trial calendars at the state level.
He maintains memberships in professional organizations and participates in the bar community. Those memberships provide continuing legal education opportunities and professional contacts. He uses that network to stay current on procedural changes and appellate developments in the Seventh Circuit. Clients who work with him can expect representation that reflects experience in both trial and appellate settings.
His office is organized to support litigation and appellate practice. As managing partner he assigns resources, reviews pleadings, and coordinates strategy for client matters. He consults on filings in Illinois courts and prepares appellate briefs for the Seventh Circuit when cases proceed to that level. He balances the day-to-day demands of running a firm with the detailed work of drafting court documents.
He continues to lead the Law Office of Howard S. Abrams LLC and represents clients in state and federal matters. His current practice focuses on representing clients in matters in Illinois and before the Seventh Circuit.
