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Scott M. Cohen has been employed as an attorney at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. since 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in 1993 and his law degree from Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law in 1996. While at Ohio Northern University, he was an Associate Editor of the Ohio Northern University Law Review.
Mr. Cohen is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Indiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois, as well as the Northern District of Indiana. Additionally, he is a member of the Federal Trial Bar.
Mr. Cohen has successfully handled thousands of consumer actions by means of settlement, court ordered arbitration, mediation, trial, or appeal. As nationwide appellate counsel for Krohn & Moss, Ltd. he has successfully argued six (6) landmark consumer appeals before the Supreme Courts of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and Wisconsin. He has also successfully argued or briefed numerous other appeals before the intermediate appellate courts for the States of Illinois, Indiana, California, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida.
Helping thousands of consumers since 1996 to resolve their lemon law and other consumer claims.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Lemon Law
90%
29 years | 3,000 cases
Appeals
10%
29 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 26 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Julie | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law
Wonderful and compassionate team
Scott and team are amazing. Scott is compassionate, well spoken and knowledgeable. Scott and group are professional, caring and supportive. The complete team was able to answer any and all of our questions. We appreciate all the help in dealing with our lemon car!
Posted by Lemoria | January 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Provided Amazing Support for the "Little Guys"
When faced with a huge corporation we felt like we were so small. This company disputed everything we said and left us with no alternative but to find a lawyer. I was pleasantly surprised that Mr. Cohen's firm required no money down and they took our case over very quickly. The company we went up aga...
Posted by Lora | March 13, 2014 | Lemon Law
He's a lifesaver!
We had a car that had been in the shop several times in a 10 month period going through 4 transmissions, 3 rear differentials and still had issues along with others. We hired Scott and he was very prompt in handling all issues. I would always have an answer from him within 24 hours. He had a game pla...
Scott Michael Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott Cohen is one of the most knowledgable federal warranty and lemon law lawyers in the nation. His work has helped many consumers nationwide with products that don't live up to the promises made by the manufacturers of those products. I appreciate his work as it has helped craft this ever-changing legal landscape for the better."
"Scott is one of the foremost consumer protection attorneys in the country. His credentials and appellate work are impressive and speak for themselves. I endorse this lawyer."
"Scott is an excellent lawyer with great attention to detail. Scott is hands down the expert on the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, and has been integral in developing the case law to protect consumers."
"Scott is an experienced civil litigation attorney who has significant knowledge of Lemon Law and other consumer matters."
"Scott Cohen is one of the nation's premier consumer protection and Lemon Law attorneys. I worked with Scott for 3 years. During that time, I saw first-hand how he works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients. Scott is an attorney of integrity, knowledge and experience. He has successfully resolved countless matters through settlement, arbitration and mediation, and has significant trial and appellate experience. Scott is meticulous in his workup of a case, leaving no stone unturned . I highly recommend Scott Cohen."
"Excellent attorney and highly expereinced litigator. One of the greatest mentors during my career."
"Scott is one of the foremost experienced and accomplished Lemon Law attorneys in the nation. He has not only devoted his entire career towards helping consumers, he has had tremendous success at the trial court level and on appeal. If I ever needed assistance with a Lemon Law matter, I would contact Scott. I highly endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Scott is one of the most accomplished and skilled consumer rights attorneys in the country. I have recommended him on a number of occasions to people who were seeking a highly-skilled attorney to represent them against the big automakers in breach of warranty cases and against dealerships where potential fraud was at issue. Scott is a fighter for the people and has made it his life's calling to represent and fight for consumers. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend you call and retain him to fight for you."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Scott wrote the book on the lemon law. Whatever the lemon law question, Scott has the answer. He is hardworking, skilled, knowledgeable, and gets good results for his clients. Scott's dedication to his profession and to his clients is unmatched. I endorse Scott."
"I endorse Scott Cohen as a terrific litigation attorney! As supervising attorney for Krohn & Moss, LTD, Scott represents consumers in Lemon Law actions and Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act claims against auto manufacturers who sell defective automobiles. I have worked closely with Scott since 2007 and have always found him to be a tireless and aggressive advocate for his clients. Scott is intelligent, hard-working, knowledgeable, trustworthy, diligent, friendly and accessible... he possesses all the traits a client could want in an attorney. He has also been a mentor to me throughout our years working together, offering me sound advice and litigation tips, teaching me how to be a better litigation attorney. He is also a good friend with a terrific sense of humor! It is my pleasure to endorse Scott Cohen as a superior litigator and trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked for and with Scott Cohen for more than 12 years, and he is by far one of the best and most knowledgeable consumer law attorneys out there. Not only that, but he's a true team player who shares the glory of the victories he's helped facilitate through his direct and indirect involvement in cases I've worked on with him. My own ability -- and credibility -- as a lawyer has been enhanced more than I can say by my work for and with Scott Cohen. Scott is one of the nation's premier consumer attorneys."
"Mr. Cohen has successfully handled thousands of consumer actions by means of settlement, court ordered arbitration, mediation, trial, or appeal. As nationwide appellate counsel for Krohn & Moss, Ltd. he has successfully argued six (6) landmark consumer appeals before the Supreme Courts of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and Wisconsin. He has also successfully argued appeals of significant consumer interest before the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the appellate courts for the States of Illinois, California, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. He has prevailed in well over fifty (50) appeals nationwide, including reversing over thirty (30) trial level decisions, and has successfully managed dozens of other appeals for which he did not personally appear. Mr. Cohen has also tried approximately fifteen (15) consumer actions to verdict."
"Scott is dedicated to helping consumers. He was a fantastic mentor during my time at his firm. Thanks to his expertise, I improved exponentially as a trial lawyer. He has an extraordinary ability to analyze all aspects of a case and is very detail oriented. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers, Top 1%, American Registry
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America
2019
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
America's Most Honored Professonals - Top 1%, American Registry
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%, American Registry
2017
Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in State of Illinois, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Clients' Choice Award 2016, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Top Attorneys, American Legal Institute
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Clients' Choice Award 2015, Avvo
2014
Clients' Choice Award 2014, Avvo
1994
Associate Editor Law Review, Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing Attorney, Krohn & Moss, Ltd.
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk, Celina Iinsurance Group
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Goldstein & Fluxgold
Associations
2014 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
2005 - 2006
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-Chair Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Jury Instruction Committee
1999 - 2016
Federal Trial BarMember
1997 - 2017
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1998
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones v. Nissan North America, Inc., 895 N.E.2d 303
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Mydlach v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 875 N.E.2d 1047
Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Supreme Court
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. v. Cerasani, 955 So.2d 543
Consumer Prevails Before Florida Supreme Court
Shoop v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 864 N.E.3d 785
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Razor v. Hyundai Motor America, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 75
Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Supreme Court
Peterson v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 697 N.W.2d 61
Consumer Prevails Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
Edwards v. Hyundai Motor America, 163 S.W.3d 494
Consumer Prevails Before Missouri Court of Appeals
Hyundai Motor America, Inc. v. Goodin, 822 N.E.2d 947
Consumer Prevails Before Indiana Supreme Court
Mayberry v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 692 N.W.2d 226
Consumer Prevails Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
Paige v. Hyundai Motor America, 609 S.E.2d 168
Consumer prevails before Georgia Court of Appeals
DaimlerChrysler v. Franklin, 814 N.E.2d 281
Consumer prevails before Indiana Appellate Court
Esmurdoc DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 29 Fla. L. Weekly D2343
Consumer prevails before Florida District Court of Appeal
Mangold v. Nissan Motor Corporation, 809 N.E.2d 251
Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Appellate Court
Mekertichian v. Mercedes-Benz USA, 807 N.E.2d 1165
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Pearson v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., 813 N.E.2d 230
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Melton v. Frigidaire, et. al., 805 N.E.2d 322
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Dekelaita v. Nissan Motor Corp., 799 N.E.2d 367
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Check v. Clifford Chrysler, 794 N.E.2d 829
Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court
Lara v. Hyundai Motor America, 770 N.E.2d 721
Consumer prevails on appeal before Illinois Appellate Court
Mrugala v. Fairfield Ford, 758 N.E.2d 423
Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Appellate Court
Education
1996
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Radio Interview
Lemon Law
2014
Security Ticketing v. BMW
Oral Argument before California Court of Appeals
2008
Kirkton v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Oral Argument before California Court of Appeals
2008
Edmund Jones v. Nissan North America, Inc.
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
2007
Mydlach v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Oral Argument before Illinois Supreme Court
2006
Jury Instruction Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association
Pattern Jury Instructions for the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
2006
American Honda Motor Co. v. Cerasani
Oral Argument before Florida Supreme Court
2005
Peterson v. Volkswagen of America
Oral Argument before Wisconsin Supreme Court
2005
Edwards v. Hyundai Motor America
Oral Argument before Missouri Court o f Appeals
2004
Razor v. Hyundai Motor America
Oral Argument before Illinois Supreme Court
2004
Pearson v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
2004
Melton v. Frigidaire and Best Buy
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
2004
Mayberry v. Volkswagen of America
Oral Argument before Wisconsin Supreme Court
2004
Hyundai Motor America v. Goodin
Oral Argument before Indiana Supreme Court
2004
Esmurdoc v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Oral Argument before Florida District Court of Appeal
2004
Consumer Law Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association
Binding Arbitration Update
2003
Mangold v. Nissan North America
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
2003
Check v. Clifford Chrysler
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
2001
Mrugala v. Fairfield Ford, Inc.
Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court
Publications
2016
Your Lemon Law Rights
Premium Brands No Longer Dominate The J.D. Power New Vehicle Quality Rankings
2015
Lemon Law America
What To Do If You Own One Of Consumer Reports Most Unreliable Vehicles
2014
2014
2014
2014
Lemon Law America
A Lemon Lawyer's Tips to Avoid Purchasing a "Lemon"
2014
2014
2014
AVVO Legal Guides
10 Tips to Avoid Buying a Lemon
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are the dealers required to do inspection of vehicle with 20,000 miles (ford flex)?
10 Jan 2018
Q&A
Do I have a Lemon Law case?
14 Jan 2018
Q&A
If me and my girlfriend name on the title can she keep the car away from me
18 Jan 2017