Atty. Laura Newcomer Cohen

Atty. Laura Newcomer Cohen

Laura Newcomer Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, business litigation and 4 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Newcomer Cohen at a glance

Laura Newcomer Cohen is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Sterling Law Office LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, foreclosure, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2011). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2010) and University of Dayton (B.A., 2007). Active member of Champaign County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura Newcomer Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Laura practices at The Sterling Law Office LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Newcomer Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Foreclosure Defense

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Laura Newcomer Cohen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Laura Newcomer Cohen

Where is Laura Newcomer Cohen's law office located?
Laura Newcomer Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is The Sterling Law Office LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Newcomer Cohen handle?
Laura Newcomer Cohen focuses on business, creditor rights, foreclosure, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Laura Newcomer Cohen practiced law?
Laura Newcomer Cohen has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Laura Newcomer Cohen go to law school?
Laura Newcomer Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Laura Newcomer Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2010
B.A.
University of Dayton
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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