Atty. Miles V. Cohen

Atty. Miles V. Cohen

Mr. Cohen's areas of concentration include banking, commercial and real estate litigation as well as certain employment law issues.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Miles V. Cohen at a glance

Miles V. Cohen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Scott & Kraus, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Cohen's areas of concentration include banking, commercial and real estate litigation as well as certain employment law issues
  • Mr. Cohen represents financial institutions in enforcing real estate secured commercial loan agreements
  • Mr. Cohen counsels institutions and litigates concerning commercial foreclosures, mechanics liens, title issues, municipal code violations and bankruptcy proceedings
  • He also represents third party distressed note purchasers in acquiring loan documents and obtaining title to the underlying property
  • Mr. Cohen represents real estate developers, commercial landlords and brokers in a wide range of litigation
  • Mr. Cohen represents employers and executives concerning drafting and negotiation of employment and severance agreements and related documents
  • Mr. Cohen also handles restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation
  • Professional Memberships & Organizations ISBA, CBA Chairperson - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services / JUF Clinic

Practice Areas Explained

Miles V. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Miles V. Cohen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Miles V. Cohen

Where is Miles V. Cohen's law office located?
Miles V. Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Scott & Kraus, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Miles V. Cohen handle?
Miles V. Cohen focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Miles V. Cohen practiced law?
Miles V. Cohen has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Miles V. Cohen go to law school?
Miles V. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Miles V. Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1997
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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