Atty. Cornelius Paul Brown

Atty. Cornelius Paul Brown

Cornelius Paul Brown is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, bankruptcy & debt, creditors rights and 3 other areas of law. Cornelius received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Cornelius Paul Brown at a glance

Cornelius Paul Brown is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1978), United States Supreme Court (1986), United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2000), and United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (2001). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1978) and University of Notre Dame B.A. (—). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cornelius Paul Brown is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, bankruptcy & debt, creditors rights and 3 other areas of law
  • Cornelius received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Cornelius practices at Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Cornelius Paul Brown's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Cornelius Paul Brown is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Cornelius Paul Brown is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Cornelius Paul Brown is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Cornelius Paul Brown

Where is Cornelius Paul Brown's law office located?
Cornelius Paul Brown's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cornelius Paul Brown handle?
Cornelius Paul Brown focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cornelius Paul Brown practiced law?
Cornelius Paul Brown has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Cornelius Paul Brown go to law school?
Cornelius Paul Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
How can I contact Cornelius Paul Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1978
University of Notre Dame B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1978
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000
United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2001

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