Atty. Richard D. Cohler

Atty. Richard D. Cohler

Richard D. Cohler is a lawyer practicing business transactions, real estate, partnership law and 17 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D. Cohler at a glance

Richard D. Cohler is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bailey Borlack Nadelhoffer LLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Tax Court (1970). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1970) and Roosevelt University (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard D. Cohler is a lawyer practicing business transactions, real estate, partnership law and 17 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Roosevelt University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Richard practices at Bailey Borlack Nadelhoffer LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Cohler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Cohler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Commercial Real Estate

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Construction Law

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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 Richard D. Cohler

Where is Richard D. Cohler's law office located?
Richard D. Cohler's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bailey Borlack Nadelhoffer LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Cohler handle?
Richard D. Cohler focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard D. Cohler practiced law?
Richard D. Cohler has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Richard D. Cohler go to law school?
Richard D. Cohler earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Richard D. Cohler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1970
B.S.
Roosevelt University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1970

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