Howard
M. Lang, J.D., 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.
Northern Illinois University, B.A., (Economics), 1967.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of
Law, J.D., 1974.
Contributing Author, “Your Life Your Legacy (2003) and Your
Life Your Legacy II (2009),” The IL/WI Forum of Estate
Planning Attorneys.
Contributing Author, "Generations: Planning Your Legacy,"
The Esperti Peterson Institute, Omaha, NE, 1999.
Co-author, "Legacy: Plan, Protect and Preserve Your Estate,"
The Esperti Peterson Institute, Omaha, NE, 1996.
Former Collaborating Editor and Reviewer, "Conspectus
Current," The Esperti Peterson Institute, Omaha, NE.
Co-author with Jonathan Blattmachr, "IRAs, Hot Topics and
Recent Developments in the IRA/Qualified Plan Distribution
Arena: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous," Conspectus
Current, The Esperti Peterson institute, Omaha, NE., Summer
2000.
Co-author with Keala Timko, Family Business Governance,
Transition and Transformation: Gaining a Competitive
Advantage, Journal of Practical Estate Planning, CCH
Incorporated, September 2005.