Atty. Robert Richard Cohen

Atty. Robert Richard Cohen

Robert Richard Cohen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil rights, criminal defense and 96 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland at College Park, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Richard Cohen at a glance

Robert Richard Cohen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Frankel & Cohen. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United S (1986). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Maryland at College Park B.S. Accounting University of Maryland at College Park B.S. summa cum laude University of Maryland at College Park B.S. 1983 Provost Scholar (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Richard Cohen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil rights, criminal defense and 96 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland at College Park, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Robert practices at Frankel & Cohen in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Richard Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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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.

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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 Robert Richard Cohen

Where is Robert Richard Cohen's law office located?
Robert Richard Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Frankel & Cohen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Richard Cohen handle?
Robert Richard Cohen focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Richard Cohen practiced law?
Robert Richard Cohen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Robert Richard Cohen go to law school?
Robert Richard Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—).
How can I contact Robert Richard Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Richard Cohen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert Richard Cohen received?
Robert Richard Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Civil Rights Criminal Defense Labor and Employment Age Discrimination In Employment Agreements Americans with Disabilities Act Civil Liberties Civil Rights Section 1983 Class Actions Collective Bargaining Confidentiality Agreements Covenants Not To Compete Disability Discrimination Disabled Access Disabled Rights Discrimination Employee Discipline Employee Drug Testing Employee Leasing Employee Privacy Employee Rights Employer Intentional Torts Employer Liability Employer Rights Employment Arbitration Employment At Will Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Claims Employment Class Actions Employment Contracts Employment Defense Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Mediation Employment Practices Liability Insurance Employment Rights Employment Termination Equal Employment Opportunity Law Executive Employment Law Executive Severance Contracts Executive Transfers Fair Employment Practices Fair Labor Standards Family and Medical Leave Act Federal Employment Law Gay and Lesbian Rights Handicapped Rights Harassment Human Resources Law Human Rights International Employment Contracts International Labor Law Labor Antitrust Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Legislation Labor Relations Labor Strikes Management Employment Law Management Labor Law Minimum Wage Law National Labor Relations Act National Origin Discrimination Negligent Hiring Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Outsourcing Personnel Policies Personnel Training Prevailing Wage Litigation Public Sector Collective Bargaining Public Sector Employment Law Public Sector Labor Relations Race Discrimination Reductions In Force Reproductive Rights Restrictive Covenants Retaliatory Discharge Security Clearances Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Title VII Discrimination Unfair Labor Practices Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Union Contract Negotiations Union Elections Union Labor Law Union Organization Wage And Hour Class Actions Wage and Hour Law WARN Act Whistleblower Litigation Womens Rights Workplace Violence Wrongful Termination Wrongful Termination Defense

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1986
University of Maryland at College Park B.S. Accounting University of Maryland at College Park B.S. summa cum laude University of Maryland at College Park B.S. 1983 Provost Scholar
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United S
Admitted: 1986

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