Atty. Dennis Michael Coghlan

Atty. Dennis Michael Coghlan

Dennis Michael Coghlan is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, debt financing and 3 other areas of law. Dennis received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis Michael Coghlan at a glance

Dennis Michael Coghlan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dennis Michael Coghlan is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, debt financing and 3 other areas of law
  • Dennis received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Dennis practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis Michael Coghlan's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dennis Michael Coghlan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Dennis Michael Coghlan

Where is Dennis Michael Coghlan's law office located?
Dennis Michael Coghlan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis Michael Coghlan handle?
Dennis Michael Coghlan focuses on real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dennis Michael Coghlan practiced law?
Dennis Michael Coghlan has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Dennis Michael Coghlan go to law school?
Dennis Michael Coghlan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1994
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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