Founding partner John Power is known in the Northern Illinois legal community for his unmatched trial capabilities, intelligence, 30+ years of experience, and strategic negotiation skills. These are some of the many qualities he brings to the table, helping injured victims achieve maximum compensation for the losses resulting from their accident. John has achieved over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for a range of victims, including those of medical malpractice, wrongful death, serious personal injuries, and railroad injuries. Clients depend on John to regularly communicate with them about their case developments, litigation strategies, and other elements of their case. John’s ability to form trustworthy and quality relationships with clients is admirable and rare. He also invests his time into serving his community as a primary benefactor for the Lazarus House, board member of the Tri Cities Health Partnership, and board member of Catholic Charities. To learn how he can be of service to your personal injury claim, contact us at!
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Practice Areas
25%-40%
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
1 E Wacker Drive, Suite 510, Chicago, IL, 60601
coganpower.com/staff-profiles/john-m-power/
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"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the most hard-working and ethical lawyers I have ever met. He is kind to opposing attorneys while still being a fearless advocate for his clients"
"Four years ago this coming July i left my established personal injury practice to start a new venture with John. I had worked with John for more than a decade at my old firm and had acquired an appreciation for his outstanding legal sills, attention to detail and unparalleled work ethic. John's legal prowess is well-known and appreciated by lawyers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. His relationship with his clients is unique. Every client has John's personal cell phone number and understand that John is available to them 24 hours a day. Why? John understands that victims of life-changing tragedy are as likely to have a crisis at midnight as at noon. He frequently makes late night housecalls to clients in need and helps his clients obtain emergent medical care. In 35 years, i have yet to meet a lawyer who cares more about his co-workers and appreciates their work and personal issues. He treats everyone with respect and understanding."
"John is a very accomplished and well respected lawyer. He takes great pride in providing personal attention to each of his clients and his results speak to his dedicated work on behalf of his clients."
"John Power is one of the best lawyers I know. He directs his considerable energy into making his cases and clients' recovery far better than they would be if they were handled by a lesser lawyer. He has impressive results at trial and in settlement because of his legal savvy, his attention to detail and admirable work ethic."
Personal injury lawyer
Trucking accident lawyer
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012 - Present
Founding Partner, Cogan & Power
1900 - Present
Founding Partner, Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law
2017 - Present
Illinois Society of Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Managers
$7M Settlement During Trial
Plaintiff after trial $22.47 million
Settlement $1.75 Million
Settlement 6.99 Million
Settlement $3.80 Million
Settlement $4.02 Million
Settlement $4.967 Million
Settlement $1.83 Million
Settlement $3.363 Million
Settlement $7.00 Million
Settlement $3.0 Million
Settlement $16 Million
Settlement $3.25 Million
Settlement $11.4 million
Settlement $4.12 Million
Settlement $3 million
Jury Verdict: $4.05 million
Settlement $4.7 million
Settlement and Verdict: $5.06 million
Disposition: Settlement $6.75 million
Disposition: Settlement $7.675 million
1988
JD
1987
1984
BBA
English