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My clients know “good enough” won’t cut it when it comes to their business and private wealth. They require a proactive, tax-focused, and risk-managed approach to ownership, operation, succession, estate, and asset protection planning. The failure to take a comprehensive and technical approach to planning (especially in the complex area of tax law), exposes cracks in the foundation of any plan and ultimately is the source of its demise. The foundation of any business success or personal wealth should never be “good enough”.MY CAREER. I focus on business law and estate planning, and the tax laws affecting both. My private wealth clients receive comprehensive counsel on wealth preservation, estate planning, tax avoidance and asset protection, while my business clients receive business counsel, including entity structuring for tax and liability protection, business transactions, risk management, mergers, acquisitions, sales, and corporate governance. As a CPA, I also have the unique ability to understand my clients’ issues from a financial and tax perspective as well. I began my career with one of the world’s largest public accounting firms, where my foundation in tax law and planning took shape. I regularly publish articles and speak on business, estate, and trust tax issues.MY PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY. LISTEN - Listen, ask questions, and truly understand my clients’ issues.THINK - Thinking is knowledge tenaciously applied. I find this critical act all too often ignored, especially when innovative solutions are necessary.ACT – Concise and understandable legal options, with concrete action steps efficiently executed.MY LIFE. I am a Libertyville native, and work and live in Libertyville with my wife, Jen, and my two boys – Braden and Gavin. When not at work, I can be seen trying to impersonate a real golfer, playing the classical guitar, and enjoying Lake County’s numerous parks and forest preserves with my family.

Howard has practiced law in the private sector for more than 30 years. He is the founder of Estate & Business Law Group, P.C., and has dedicated his practice to designing estate and succession plans for individuals, families, and businesses. Howard has received the prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell which represents recognition by his peers for legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. He is active in local and statewide Bar Associations.In addition to practicing law in the private sector, Howard served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for Illinois, Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook and Lake Counties, IL, and as a Hearing Officer for the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Howard served on active duty as an enlisted airman (Staff Sgt.) and officer (Captain) in the United States Air Force from 1967-1971, and retired as a Captain in the United States Navy JAG Corps. Howard’s work in the community has included service as an elected school board member in the position of Vice President and membership on several village committees and boards. He currently serves as President of the Village of Libertyville Foundation and recently co-organized a public charity, Military Outreach USA, where he is a director and officer.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Libertyville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Libertyville and surrounding areas.