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Stephen Cohen

  • Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Illinois, Indiana
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Biography

Education:
Harvard College, AB
Vanderbilt University Law School, JD
Cambridge University, LLM in International Law and Diploma in International Law

Other biographical information, please review website at:
www.stephenbcohenlaw.com

Education
Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
Diploma in International Law (1972) | Double Avoidance Taxation Treaties
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Completed while practicing law in Chicago, Illinois under the supervision of Professor Clive Parry at Downing College Cambridge
Honors: Thesis a permanent document in the the Cambridge University Library
Activities: The Diploma is the British University equivalent of an SJD
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Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
LL.M. (1966) | International Law
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Shot Put Gold Medalist Oxford/Cambridge Athletics Match and record holder, Cambridge University Shot Put Record Holder, Shot Put Gold Medalist-British Universites Track and Field Championships, Shot Put Silver Medalist Canadian National Track and Field Championships and Shot Put Bronze Medalist at the British Indoor Track and Field Championships
Honors: With Honors
Activities: Cambridge University Athletics Club.and Cambridge University Basketball Team Harvard Club of London Interviewer Achilles Club
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Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D. (1964) | Law
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Honors: Moot Court, Winner, Oral Argument Chairperson, Nashville Olympic Development Committee, Director- Nashville Olympic Development Track and Field Championships and S.E. AAU Track and Field Championships, Ohio State Relays, Kentucky AAU, Georgia AAU and USATF S.E. Indoor, and Univ. of Chicago Indoor Holiday Meet Shot Put Champion (as membet of Univ. of Chicago Track Club)
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Harvard University
B.A. (1961) | History and Government
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Honors: Deans List, 1961
Activities: Varsity Football, Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, University Shot Put recod holder, NCAA medal winner (All American status), National Junior AAU Shot Put Champion and record holder, Silver Medalist/Shot Put World Maccabiah Games (US Team, Israel)
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Certifications
Qualified for Court Appointment as a Mediator
Indiana Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Certified for Mediation of Complex Legal Matters
Court Court of Cook County, Illinois, Law Division
Certified for Mediation Appointment
Circuit Court of Cook County, IL Chancery Division
Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
ID Number: 0477966
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Indiana
Indiana Supreme Court
ID Number: 3289-98
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Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My attorney fees are determined by the type and complexity of the matter. I generally require a Retainer before I commence providing legal services. My hourly rate is always discussed with my clients. In some instances, I will provide services on a fixed fee plus expenses agreement and in matters, such as a plaintiff's personal injury matter, I always require a written engagement agreement for all matters accepted by my office. I don't provide any appellate services.
Practice Areas
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    International Law
    Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Additional Practice Areas
  • Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare,
  • Sports Law
  • Contract and Transactional Law
  • Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Leases and Developments, Condom
  • www.stephenbcohenlaw.com
Languages
  • English
Contact & Map
Law Office of Stephen B. Cohen
As a result of Covid-19, my office in Indiana is open only to fully vaccinated individuals and Masks are required to be worn at all times.
Remote meetings on Zoom or telephonically at all times during regular business hours.
Court hearings, depositions, and mediations in Indiana and Illinois are being handled remotely, IN 46321
Toll-Free: (219) 836-1171
Cell: (847) 530-3637
Fax: (219) 836-2003
Monday: 12 PM - 4 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Appointments (in office only on Tuesdays and Thursdays) should be made in advance and only vaccinated individuals are admitted to the office and masks must be worn at all time. Weekend remote appointments may be made at mutually convenient times.
Law Office of Stephen B. Cohen
900 Ridge Road, Suite K
Munster, IN 46321
Toll-Free: (219) 836-1171
Cell: (847) 530-3637
Fax: (219) 836-2003
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: During the Covid-19 pandemic arrangements are being made for the health and safety of our clients. Our practice is limited to civil matters, including Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate, Sports Law, Litigation, Mediation, & Arbitration.