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About Barbara E. Cohen at a glance
Barbara E. Cohen is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985), and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (M.A. Stanford, 1973). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara E. Cohen is a lawyer
- Barbara received a M.A. degree from Cornell University in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Barbara practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL
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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 venue, 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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