Howard L. Adelman

Howard L. Adelman is a Chicago bankruptcy and commercial litigation lawyer who serves as a Partner Shareholder. His practice focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, corporate reorganization, and commercial disputes. Since entering private practice in 1978, he has concentrated his professional work in these areas. He represents parties involved in financially distressed situations and complex bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors, creditors’ committees, financial institutions, and other interested parties.

Howard earned a J.D., cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law. He received a B.S. from Illinois State University. His academic background established a foundation in legal analysis and advocacy that supports his work in bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, and commercial litigation. His education complements decades of practice involving complex financial disputes and proceedings in federal courts.

Howard has participated in major bankruptcy matters involving debtors, creditors’ committees, financial institutions, and other parties. His experience includes reorganization proceedings and litigation in the Bankruptcy Court and US District Court. He has tried and argued cases involving bankruptcy and commercial disputes and has appeared before the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His work spans courtroom litigation and the restructuring issues that arise when businesses face financial distress.

Howard L. Adelman brings extensive experience to bankruptcy, insolvency, corporate reorganization, and commercial litigation matters. He is admitted in Illinois and Missouri and before several federal courts, including the US Supreme Court. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Missouri Bar, and Seventh Circuit Bar Association. His long-standing concentration in bankruptcy and commercial litigation supports clients navigating complex financial and legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adelman & Gettleman, Ltd
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, 7th Circuit Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Illinois

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Illinois State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)