Atty. John M. Power

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.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John M. Power at a glance

John M. Power is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. 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. Actiand member of Illinois Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is John M. Power's law office located?
John M. Power's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John M. Power practiced law?
John M. Power has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John M. Power go to law school?
John M. Power earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.B.A., 1984).
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What awards or recognition has John M. Power receiandd?
John M. Power's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1988
B.B.A.
Loyola University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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