Atty. Alison Cooney

Atty. Alison Cooney

Alison Cooney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alison, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Alison Cooney at a glance

Alison Cooney is a criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Educated at Boston College Law School (—, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Alison Cooney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Alison, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Alison Cooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alison Cooney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alison Cooney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Alison Cooney is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

White Collar Crimes

Alison Cooney is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alison Cooney

Where is Alison Cooney's law office located?
Alison Cooney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alison Cooney handle?
Alison Cooney focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Alison Cooney go to law school?
Alison Cooney earned their education at (—, 2015).
How can I contact Alison Cooney for a consultation?
You can contact Alison Cooney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alison Cooney received?
Alison Cooney's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

Boston College Law School
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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