Atty. Robert Alan Cohen

Atty. Robert Alan Cohen

Robert Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, probate, elder law and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Robert Alan Cohen at a glance

Robert Alan Cohen is a Member based in Wilmette, Illinois, practicing at The Rob Cohen Law Office, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, business, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1985), North Carolina (Inactive) (1988), Illinois (1994), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at University of California at Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley A.B. English University of California at Berkeley A.B. with high honors (—). Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, probate, elder law and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices at The Rob Cohen Law Office, LLC in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Alan Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Elder 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 Wilmette 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 Robert Alan Cohen

Where is Robert Alan Cohen's law office located?
Robert Alan Cohen's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. The firm is The Rob Cohen Law Office, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Alan Cohen handle?
Robert Alan Cohen focuses on probate, business, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Alan Cohen practiced law?
Robert Alan Cohen has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert Alan Cohen go to law school?
Robert Alan Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—).
How can I contact Robert Alan Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley School of Law
- 1985
University of California at Berkeley A.B. English University of California at Berkeley A.B. with high honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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