Atty. John M. Power
John M. Power is a partner at Cogan and Power, P.C., Attorneys at Law, a Chicago personal injury law firm.
Personal Injury Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About John M. Power at a Glance
John M. Power is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), and Indiana (2008). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1988) and Loyola University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John M. Power
- John M. Power is a partner at Cogan and Power, P.C., Attorneys at Law, a Chicago personal injury law firm
- Mr. Power has practiced law for over twenty years and has achieved over $85 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients
- His record-breaking achievements in the courtroom include a multi-million dollar jury verdict for the family of a sixteen-day-old baby who died after being misdiagnosed and set home from a Kane County hospital
- In addition, he won a record-breaking jury verdict for a woman who had a surgical sponge left inside of her abdominal cavity
- He has obtained over twelve million dollars for his clients in the last year alone
- He also obtained a settlement for the wrongful death of a young man, which was sixty-five times the coverage available
- He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, a Leading Lawyer, and has been listed in Crain's Chicago Business's top settlements and verdicts issues
- Mr. Power received his law degree from Loyola University Law School in 1987
- In 1993, he founded a defense firm, which grew to thirteen lawyers
- He joined Cogan and Power, P.C., in 2001 after deciding to devote his considerable experience and talents full time to the representation of injured parties and families in plaintiff personal injury litigation
- Litigation Percentage 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
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John M. Power's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Power handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
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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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose John M. Power
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 John M. Power's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John M. Power brings 38+ 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 Indiana, John M. Power can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means John M. Power's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means John M. Power attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John M. Power Handles in Chicago
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