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Brian Joseph Cohan

Brian Joseph Cohan

7.6

Very Good

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Estate Planning
    28 years, 2,000 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Lawsuits / Disputes
    28 years, 500 cases
  • 20% Corporate / Incorporation
    28 years, 1,000 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • 5659 RFD
    Long Grove, IL 60047
    Office: 847-202-●●●● - show
    Mobile: 847-309-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: Brian J. Cohan has been in the practice of law since 1981. He has extensive experience in the fields of estate planning, litigation, contracts, commercial real... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“President”

Posted by: Dave, 2009-10-27 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Brian is a straight shooter from beginning to end. He clearly guides you through his extensive areas of expertise in a very understandable and... more
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“Incorporating My Business”

Posted by: Patrick Smith, 2009-10-03 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: When I decided to incorporate my business I thought it was something I could do myself. I quickly realized that it was too important to attempt alone... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Mr. Cohan is an expert estate planner who assists not only clients but the legal community as well. His work is precise and based in current law. Too... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Wolfe , Woodridge (IL), 8 days ago
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I have worked with or across from Brian on numerous matters related to estate planning, estate settlement, real estate, and business acquisition.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Naumann , Elk Grove Village (IL), About 1 month ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 28 years since Brian Joseph Cohan was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan 1981–present
General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer at Stinson Brand Innovation, Inc. 2008–2009

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University College of Law Law Juris Doctor 1981
University of Arizona Humanities BA 1977

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Northwest Suburban Legal Outreach 2005

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Illinois State Bar Association 1981–present
Member Northwest Estate Planning Council 1990–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: what is the statute of limitations regarding the...
Brian's answer: There is no statute of limitations on being appointed an administrator. There is a two year... more
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Cases
Title:
Estate of Erickson
Practice Area:
Estate Planning
Outcome:
Verdict for Defendant
Description:
upheld on appeal

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trust Based Estate Planning for Seniors Lutheran Annual Estate Planning for Seniors 2008
Fundamentals of Trust Based Estate Planning Arlington Heights Senior Club 2006