Atty. Jerilyn S. Cohen

Atty. Jerilyn S. Cohen

Jerilyn S. Cohen is a lawyer practicing special education law, disabilities.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Jerilyn S. Cohen at a glance

Jerilyn S. Cohen is a ssd and education attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jerilyn S. Cohen is a lawyer practicing special education law, disabilities
  • Jerilyn received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Jerilyn practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jerilyn S. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Jerilyn S. Cohen is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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

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Where is Jerilyn S. Cohen's law office located?
Jerilyn S. Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerilyn S. Cohen handle?
Jerilyn S. Cohen focuses on ssd, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jerilyn S. Cohen practiced law?
Jerilyn S. Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Jerilyn S. Cohen go to law school?
Jerilyn S. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1966).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1981
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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