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Howard focuses his practice in construction, mechanics liens, and related transaction and litigation matters. With over 50 years of experience, Howard has successfully resolved an array of construction and mechanics lien disputes, with several published decisions changing Illinois law. He has had an active role in changing the Mechanics Lien Act, preparing the 2005 and 2006 amendments as part of a select committee of the Chicago Bar Association, and has participated in drafting most of the Chicago Bar Association sponsored mechanics lien legislation adopted in the last 15 years.

Howard has written many articles on mechanics liens and is the author of Turner on Illinois Mechanics Liens, published by the Illinois State Bar Association. The highly acclaimed book is sponsored by the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA), and known as the authoritative guide among Illinois construction attorneys.

Prior to joining the firm, Howard was of counsel at another prominent Chicagoland law firm. He is also a charter member of SOICA.
Position Organization Location Duration
Of CounselBryce Downey & Lenkov, LLCChicago, ILPresent
School Degree Major Graduation
University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D. Law School1959  
University of ChicagoBachelorsPre-Law1956
State / Court Date
Illinois1960
  • Chicago Bar Association | Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee | Member
    Illinois State Bar Association | Construction Council | Member
    Nonbinding Arbitration Panel of the Mechanics Lien and Mortgage Foreclosure Section of the Circuit Court of Cook County | Member
    Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA)  | Member
  • Turner on Illinois Mechanics Liens | 2016
    “Path to Perfection Crafting Error Free Illinois Mechanics Lien Claims” | Illinois Bar Journal | 2014
    “Perfecting a Mechanics Lien: What You Need to Do it Right” | Illinois Bar Journal | 2013
    “New Legislation Gives Mechanics Lien Claimants Priority” | DuPage County Bar Association Brief | 2013
    “Negotiating Subcontracts” | Construction Law: Transactional Considerations | 2010
    “Chapter 4 – Subcontractors Lien: Its Nature and Enforcement” | “Chapter 9 – Trial Practice: Proof of Selected Issues” | “Chapter 10 – Trial Practice: Breach and Damages” | IICLE Mechanics Liens in Illinois | 2010
    “Chapter 6 – Transactional Considerations” | Negotiating Subcontracts IICLE Construction Law | 2010

    Turner on Illinois Mechanics Liens is published by the Illinois State Bar Association and is in its second edition published in 2018.  It is also sponsored by the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys whose members can join by invitation only.  Comments on the book when it was originally published included the following: 

    “The most complete and accurate book on Illinois mechanics liens currently available “.

    “It was my pleasure to edit a chapter of Howard’s book. It was thorough, well-cited, and I have added several cases cited by Howard to my mechanics' lien case law library. I expect to be consulting Howard’s book in the future.” – Paul Peterson, Esq., Vice President & Senior Underwriter Fidelity National Family of Title Insurance Companies 

    “Turner on Illinois Mechanics Liens is the most noteworthy publication in recent years for Illinois construction lawyers. It will take its place next to the First and Second Editions of Love on Mechanics Liens. Every Illinois construction lawyer should have this book on their desk.” – Stanley Sklar., Esq., Dispute Resolution Services, Northbrook, Illinois
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2019-05-08Firm NameGould & Ratner
2019-07-16Firm NameBryce Downey And Lenkov, LLC
2019-07-16Bar StatusActive
Howard Milton Turner
200 North Lasalle Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
41.8859973,-87.6333212
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