Atty. Michael James Cohen

Atty. Michael James Cohen

Michael James Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, partnership and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 45 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Cohen at a glance

Michael James Cohen is a formation, estate planning, business, tax, and poa attorney based in Northbrook, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology (LL.M, 1984). Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, partnership and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Michael James Cohen is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael James Cohen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael James Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael James Cohen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Michael James Cohen is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Northbrook 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 Michael James Cohen

Where is Michael James Cohen's law office located?
Michael James Cohen's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Cohen handle?
Michael James Cohen focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Cohen practiced law?
Michael James Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael James Cohen go to law school?
Michael James Cohen earned their education at (LL.M, 1984).
How can I contact Michael James Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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