Atty. Michael P. Coghlan

Atty. Michael P. Coghlan

Michael P. Coghlan is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, employment & labor, civil rights and 6 other areas of law.

DeKalb DeKalb 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (331) 276-5570 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael P. Coghlan at a glance

Michael P. Coghlan is a personal injury, employment, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in DeKalb, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1985). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in DeKalb, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael P. Coghlan is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, employment & labor, civil rights and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Michael practices in DeKalb, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. Coghlan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Michael P. Coghlan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael P. Coghlan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael P. Coghlan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael P. Coghlan is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 DeKalb 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 P. Coghlan

Where is Michael P. Coghlan's law office located?
Michael P. Coghlan's law practice is located in DeKalb, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. Coghlan handle?
Michael P. Coghlan focuses on personal injury, employment, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael P. Coghlan practiced law?
Michael P. Coghlan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Michael P. Coghlan go to law school?
Michael P. Coghlan earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael P. Coghlan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 1985

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