Atty. James Hillson Cohen

Atty. James Hillson Cohen

James Hillson Cohen is a lawyer practicing indians and native populations, general practice, family. James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About James Hillson Cohen at a glance

James Hillson Cohen is a family law attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1968), District of Columbia (1969), New Mexico (1991), and Minnesota (1996). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1967) and Cornell University (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Hillson Cohen is a lawyer practicing indians and native populations, general practice, family
  • James received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Hillson Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Hillson Cohen's law office located?
James Hillson Cohen's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Hillson Cohen handle?
James Hillson Cohen focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Hillson Cohen practiced law?
James Hillson Cohen has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James Hillson Cohen go to law school?
James Hillson Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1967).
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1967
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1968
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969
New Mexico
Admitted: 1991
Minnesota
Admitted: 1996

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