About Andrew H.
Andrew H. Cohen is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Illinois. He is admitted in both states and maintains a practice that spans their legal systems. That dual admission shapes how he approaches cases and client work.
He completed his legal education before seeking admission to the bar in both states. Early in his career he gained experience navigating the procedural and substantive differences that separate Michigan and Illinois courts. Over time he has developed an approach that accounts for state-specific rules while keeping an eye on the practical needs of clients who operate or have matters in more than one jurisdiction.
Cohen’s career path has involved representing individuals and businesses on matters that cross state lines. He has worked with clients who must reconcile competing obligations under different state laws. That work requires careful analysis of jurisdictional questions, pleading strategy tailored to local courts, and clear advice about enforcement and compliance. He has also advised on matters that involve coordinating with counsel in other states, an area where familiarity with both Michigan and Illinois practice is particularly useful.
Those who have followed his work note a pragmatic style. He tends to break complex legal problems into discrete steps. He emphasizes predictable timelines and clear communication about risk and likely outcomes. In courtroom settings he prepares filings that conform to local rules and anticipates procedural hurdles. In settlement discussions he focuses on terms that are enforceable across the relevant state lines.
Outside of litigation, Cohen’s practice has included counseling clients on state regulatory issues, contract disputes, and transactional matters that implicate both Michigan and Illinois law. He assists in drafting agreements, assessing regulatory exposure, and planning for enforcement contingencies. The multi-jurisdictional aspect of his work often involves coordinating filings and deadlines in more than one forum.
He keeps abreast of changes in both states’ statutes and court decisions that affect cross-border practice. That attention to detail helps clients understand how a decision in one state might affect obligations in the other. He currently focuses on representing individuals and businesses in matters arising under Michigan and Illinois law.
