Atty. Michael P. Cogan
Michael P. Cogan is a trial attorney who spends his days in the courtrooms of Illinois fighting for victims' rights.
Legal Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 45+ Years Experience
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About Michael P. Cogan at a Glance
Michael P. Cogan is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P. Cogan
- Michael P. Cogan is a trial attorney who spends his days in the courtrooms of Illinois fighting for victims' rights
- His law firm, Cogan and Power, P.C., Attorneys at Law, has obtained over $250 million on behalf of injured people
- Mr. Cogan has numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients by way of jury trial or negotiated settlement totaling in excess of $110 million
- Although primarily practicing in Cook County, Illinois, Mr. Cogan's advocacy skills have resulted in his representation of victims of medical negligence in Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as well as the Queen's Court in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by his peers by way of induction into the Network of Leading American Attorneys
- He has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is an Illinois Super Lawyer
- He has been chosen as one of the top 100 attorneys in Illinois by the Leading Lawyer Network
- Mr. Cogan is active in numerous Bar Associations, including the Society of Trial Lawyers, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Illinois State Bar Association
- He has been the featured speaker at several association meetings on subjects relating to medical malpractice and written articles on the subject
- Mr. Cogan grew up in the North suburbs of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he obtained his college degree in 1978 and went on to attend the John Marshall Law School in Chicago (J.D. 1981)
- After law school, Mr. Cogan worked for the Office of the General Counsel at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
- Since entering private practice in 1983, Mr. Cogan has concentrated his practice on the representation of victims of medical negligence and defective medical products
- Attorney Michael Cogan is currently featured prominently in the Leading Lawyers Magazine, in the article, "Michael Cogan; Calm in the Midst of Chaos
- Litigation Percentage 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Classes/Seminars Invited Speaker on Voir Dire, Law Bulletin Jury Management Conference, March 2010 Invited Speaker Law Bulletin Publishing company Litigation Series, Arbitration and Mediation
- Invited Speaker - Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Medical Malpractice Seminar, "Special Ethical Considerations in Handling Medical Malpractice Cases," 2005 Invited Speaker, "How Not to Get Sued," University of Illinois at Chicago Third-Year Resident Retreat Invited Speaker, Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, 2004 Invited Speaker, American Gastroenterological Association's Yearly Meeting. 1999 - 2000 Invited Speaker, "International Screening Guidelines for Colon Cancer," Crones and Colitis Foundation of America, Innisbrook, Florida, 2000 Legal Issues, St. Francis Hospital Grand Rounds, 1994, 1997, 2000 Legal Issues, University of Chicago Hospitals Grand Rounds, 1998, 1999 Invited Speaker, Issues in Medical Malpractice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2001 Invited Speaker, Various Topics Relating to Medical Malpractice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1984 Honors and Awards Society of Trial Lawyers Million Dollar Advocate Forum Illinois Leading Attorneys Induction into the Network of Leading Attorneys Top 5% of Lawyers - Leading Lawyers Network Illinois Super Lawyers - Top 5% attorneys of the Illinois State Bar Professional Associations and Memberships Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Supporting Member, 2005 - Present American Association for Justice Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Cornerstones Health Inc., Board of Directors, 2011- Present The Knapp Burn Foundation, Member and Legal Counsel, 1992 - 1995 The University of Chicago's Gastrointestinal Research Foundation, President Emeritus Village of Glencoe Baseball Association, Commissioner Family Services of Glencoe, Benefactor Little League Baseball, Coach, 1995 - 2000 Glencoe Park District Basketball, Coach 1995-2000 National Moot Court Trial Competition, Judge, 1998 National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, Judge, 1998 Past Employment Positions Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Associate General Counsel Motherway & Glenn P.C
- Cogan & McNabola, P.C
- Pro Bono Activities Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 1986 - Present
Practice Areas Explained
Michael P. Cogan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Cogan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael P. Cogan
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 Michael P. Cogan's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael P. Cogan brings 45+ 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 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, Michael P. Cogan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Michael P. Cogan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael P. Cogan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael P. Cogan Handles in Chicago
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