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Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at LawFounding Partner
Michael P. Cogan
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Michael P. Cogan

4.8
3 reviews

1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60601

Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury and 1 more

About Michael P. Cogan

Michael P. Cogan is a trial attorney who spends his days in the courtrooms of Illinois fighting for victims' rights. His law firm, Cogan and Power, P.C., Attorneys at Law, has obtained over $250 million on behalf of injured people. Mr. Cogan has numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients by way of jury trial or negotiated settlement totaling in excess of $110 million. Although primarily practicing in Cook County, Illinois, Mr. Cogan's advocacy skills have resulted in his representation of victims of medical negligence in Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as well as the Queen's Court in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by his peers by way of induction into the Network of Leading American Attorneys. He has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is an Illinois Super Lawyer. He has been chosen as one of the top 100 attorneys in Illinois by the Leading Lawyer Network.

Mr. Cogan is active in numerous Bar Associations, including the Society of Trial Lawyers, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Illinois State Bar Association. He has been the featured speaker at several association meetings on subjects relating to medical malpractice and written articles on the subject.

Mr. Cogan grew up in the North suburbs of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he obtained his college degree in 1978 and went on to attend the John Marshall Law School in Chicago (J.D. 1981). After law school, Mr. Cogan worked for the Office of the General Counsel at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. Since entering private practice in 1983, Mr. Cogan has concentrated his practice on the representation of victims of medical negligence and defective medical products.

Attorney Michael Cogan is currently featured prominently in the Leading Lawyers Magazine, in the article, "Michael Cogan; Calm in the Midst of Chaos."

Litigation Percentage

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Classes/Seminars

Invited Speaker on Voir Dire, Law Bulletin Jury Management Conference, March 2010

Invited Speaker Law Bulletin Publishing company Litigation Series, Arbitration and Mediation.

Invited Speaker - Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Medical Malpractice Seminar, "Special Ethical Considerations in Handling Medical Malpractice Cases," 2005

Invited Speaker, "How Not to Get Sued," University of Illinois at Chicago Third-Year Resident Retreat

Invited Speaker, Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, 2004

Invited Speaker, American Gastroenterological Association's Yearly Meeting. 1999 - 2000

Invited Speaker, "International Screening Guidelines for Colon Cancer," Crones and Colitis Foundation of America, Innisbrook, Florida, 2000

Legal Issues, St. Francis Hospital Grand Rounds, 1994, 1997, 2000

Legal Issues, University of Chicago Hospitals Grand Rounds, 1998, 1999

Invited Speaker, Issues in Medical Malpractice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2001

Invited Speaker, Various Topics Relating to Medical Malpractice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1984

Honors and Awards

Society of Trial Lawyers

Million Dollar Advocate Forum

Illinois Leading Attorneys

Induction into the Network of Leading Attorneys

Top 5% of Lawyers - Leading Lawyers Network

Illinois Super Lawyers - Top 5% attorneys of the Illinois State Bar

Professional Associations and Memberships

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Supporting Member, 2005 - Present

American Association for Justice

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Cornerstones Health Inc., Board of Directors, 2011- Present

The Knapp Burn Foundation, Member and Legal Counsel, 1992 - 1995

The University of Chicago's Gastrointestinal Research Foundation, President Emeritus

Village of Glencoe Baseball Association, Commissioner

Family Services of Glencoe, Benefactor

Little League Baseball, Coach, 1995 - 2000

Glencoe Park District Basketball, Coach 1995-2000

National Moot Court Trial Competition, Judge, 1998

National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, Judge, 1998

Past Employment Positions

Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Associate General Counsel

Motherway & Glenn P.C.

Cogan & McNabola, P.C.

Pro Bono Activities

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 1986 - Present

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Michael P. Cogan got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 1
    • Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founding Partner
    Firm Name
    Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law
  • Pro Bono Services

    Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 1986-Present,Cornerstones Health, Inc., Board of Directors, 2011- Present,The Knapp Burn Foundation, Member and Legal Counsel, 1992-1995,The University of Chicago's Gastrointestinal Research Foundation, President Emeritus,

  • Additional Links
    https://coganpower.com/attorneys/michael-cogan/ http://www.coganpower.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Illinois
    1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    1987, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
    2001, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    2003, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    Memberships
    Chicago Bar Association,

    Illinois State Bar Association,

    Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
    Bar Fellowship
    Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Supporting Member, 2005 - Present,
    American Association for Justice
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    John Marshall Law School
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Illinois
    Class of 1978
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Family Services of Glencoe, Benefactor, Little League Baseball, Coach, 1995 - 2000, Glencoe Park District Basketball, Coach 1995-2000, National Moot Court Trial Competition, Judge, 1998, National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, Judge, 1998,

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael P. Cogan was admitted in 1981 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Michael P. Cogan is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Michael P. Cogan has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law has 8 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael P. Cogan attended John Marshall Law School.

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