Atty. Bruce Mitchell Kohen
Listed in: Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist - Trial Lawyers For Public Justice, 1998; Best Lawyers in America, 2000— Leading Illinois Attorneys, 1996— Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005—; Strathmores Who's Who, 1998—. Author: "The Structural Work Act Proper Parties," IICLE, 1993; "Construction Negligence: Out From the Shadow of the Illinois Structural Work Act," Illinois Bar Journal, 1999; "Construction Negligence," ITLA Trial Journal, 2000.
Civil Torts & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Bruce Mitchell Kohen at a Glance
Bruce Mitchell Kohen is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Anesi Ozmon, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Elected Assemblyman, 1994-2000) and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (President, 2007-2008 President-Elect, 2006 Board of Managers, 1992— Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1993— Executive Committee, 1994— V, Chicago, Illinois State. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bruce Mitchell Kohen
- Listed in: Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist - Trial Lawyers For Public Justice, 1998
- Best Lawyers in America, 2000— Leading Illinois Attorneys, 1996— Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005—
- Strathmores Who's Who, 1998—
Author
- "The Structural Work Act Proper Parties," IICLE, 1993
- "Construction Negligence: Out From the Shadow of the Illinois Structural Work Act," Illinois Bar Journal, 1999
- "Construction Negligence," ITLA Trial Journal, 2000
Practice Areas Explained
Bruce Mitchell Kohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Mitchell Kohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Chicago
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Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Chicago
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Construction Accidents in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Bruce Mitchell Kohen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bruce Mitchell Kohen's practice in the field of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bruce Mitchell Kohen brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Bruce Mitchell Kohen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury, Bruce Mitchell Kohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Bruce Mitchell Kohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Bruce Mitchell Kohen Handles in Chicago
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