Atty. Jonathan Alan Cohen

Atty. Jonathan Alan Cohen

Jonathan Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, retail leasing, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Alan Cohen at a glance

Jonathan Alan Cohen is an Of Counsel; Lead Facilities Leasing Counsel - US based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1981) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, retail leasing, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Jonathan practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Alan Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Alan Cohen 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.

Jonathan Alan Cohen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Jonathan Alan Cohen is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Jonathan Alan Cohen

Where is Jonathan Alan Cohen's law office located?
Jonathan Alan Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Alan Cohen handle?
Jonathan Alan Cohen focuses on real estate, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jonathan Alan Cohen practiced law?
Jonathan Alan Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Jonathan Alan Cohen go to law school?
Jonathan Alan Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Jonathan Alan Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1981
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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