Atty. Mitchell L. Cohen
Mitchell L. Cohen is a lawyer practicing administrative law, elder law, environmental law and 1 other area of law.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, IL · 39+ Years Experience
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About Mitchell L. Cohen at a Glance
Mitchell L. Cohen is a Dep. Chief Administrative based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on elder law, environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma (1987), and Illinois (1993). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1987) and Knox College (B.A. Geology, 1979). Serves clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mitchell L. Cohen
- Mitchell L. Cohen is a lawyer practicing administrative law, elder law, environmental law and 1 other area of law
- Mitchell received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Mitchell practices in Springfield, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Mitchell L. Cohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell L. Cohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Elder Law in Springfield
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Mitchell L. Cohen is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Springfield
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Mitchell L. Cohen is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Government & Administrative Law in Springfield
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mitchell L. Cohen is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
Health Care Law in Springfield
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Mitchell L. Cohen is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
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 Springfield 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.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-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 Springfield Choose Mitchell L. Cohen
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 Mitchell L. Cohen's practice in the field of elder law, environmental, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mitchell L. Cohen brings 39+ 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 Oklahoma, U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, and Illinois, Mitchell L. Cohen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering elder law, environmental, and government, Mitchell L. Cohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Mitchell L. Cohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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