Robert Cohen
Attorney at Law
Illinois
IL
About
Presently Rob is a sought-after researcher, writer, draftsman and consultant. His attorney clients include fellow sophisticated practitioners as well as general litigators seeking to "borrow" expertise and experience.
Rob worked in house and at a number of 100+ attorney firms, before settling… read more on the small firm environment in 2003.
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Client Reviews
"Rob has worked for me for the last 5 years and has given me excellent legal service. He's very experienced in many fields and has always been very responsive. His rates are very fair compared to the service I've received."
"I am a fellow attorney with a small problem compared to the ones Attorney Cohen usually handles and he has not only been very encouraging but has kept me informed of each step of the process and has been sensitive to me needs. He is knowledgeable and attentive and I would not hesitate to recommend him."
Work History
The Rob Cohen Law Office, LLC
Principal
Jan 2014 - Present
Sophisticated commercial litigation practice, focused on partnership and real property disputes, foreclosure, financing agreement, director and officer, and insurance coverage litigation.
Legal research and writing for multiple practitioners in Chicago area.
Robert A Cohen Esq.
Principal
Aug 1998 - Present
Legal researcher, writer, and consultant to regulatory and commercial and tort litigation attorneys, writing briefs, legal memoranda, pleadings, and discovery in matters arising out of commercial, business, environmental, contract, and other matters. Legal consultant on environmental matters, including landfill siting, permitting, hazardous waste (RCRA), PCB (TSCA) and FIFRA matters.
David A. Axelrod & Associates
Partner
Feb 2003 - Jan 2014
Partner in commercial litigation practice. Responsible for wide range of commercial disputes, as well as tort (accident and professional liability) and mass tort (medical device, chemical exposure) matters.
Commonwealth Edison
Staff Environmental Attorney
Jun 1996 - Feb 1998
In house environmental attorney for nuclear and fossil fuel utility. All aspects of environmental practice, including litigation, source permitting, environmental legal consulting to internal clients and transactional counseling
Holleb & Coff
Environmental Associate
Sep 1993 - Feb 1996
All aspects of environmental litigation, regulatory, and transactional practice. Scope included CERCLA litigation arising out of contamination of soil and groundwater, Clean Water Act permits, consultation regarding RCRA (hazardous waste regulation) compliance, and negotiation of environmental liability elements of contracts.