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Michael B. Cohen

Law Office of Michael B. Cohen
55 West Wacker
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1609

(312) 203-2045

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Date Admitted

November 29, 1967

Illinois Registration Status

Not authorized to practice law as attorney is not currently registered with ARDC and has not demonstrated required MCLE compliance – Last Registered Year: 2012

Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings
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In re Cohen, Michael B., 05CH0128
(One of multiple dispositions on this case)
Disposition Suspension with condition(s)
Effective Date of Disposition 03/28/2008
End Date of Disposition 06/26/2008 Condition(s) satisfied.
Definition of Disposition A suspension with conditions reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants both an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, and the imposition of conditions with which the lawyer must comply. The suspension may be for a fixed period of time or for a fixed period of time and until the lawyer complies with the conditions. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.
In re Cohen, Michael B., 05CH0128
(One of multiple dispositions on this case)
Disposition Suspension for a specified period. Suspension stayed in part.. This mandate subsequently vacated or recalled.
Effective Date of Disposition 02/13/2008
End Date of Disposition 02/28/2008
Definition of Disposition The Supreme Court may order that, following a suspension, a further period of suspension be stayed, typically in connection with an order of probation. A stay defers the further suspension period as long as the lawyer complies with probationary conditions. If the lawyer successfully completes probation, the lawyer is not actually suspended during any portion of the stayed suspension. Under those circumstances, the stayed suspension does not affect the authority of the lawyer to practice law and the lawyer may practice law during the stayed suspension. If the Court determines that the lawyer has failed to comply with probationary conditions, the Court may vacate the stay and may require that the lawyer actually serve the full suspension.
Case Summary Mr. Cohen, who was licensed in 1967, was suspended for ninety days and until he makes certain restitution and completes a law office management course. He neglected two client matters and failed to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. The suspension is effective on February 13, 2008.
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