George Thomas Brugess
PartneratCogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law
Chicago, IL
Practicing general in Chicago since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
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George Thomas Brugess is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and Litigation. George has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law.
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- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 45 years
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- General · Litigation
- Handles General and Litigation matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About George Thomas Brugess: George Thomas Brugess is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and Litigation. George has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law.
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George Thomas Brugess represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About George Thomas Brugess
George T. Brugess has been a partner at Cogan and Power, P.C. since November of 2015. An experienced Federal Employer Liability Act litigator, he has more than 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs in railroad-related personal injury cases throughout the country. After graduating from DePaul law school in 1981, George handled his first FELA case for an Amtrak coach cleaner injured at Chicago Union Station. George did not have much time to settle into his role as partner at Cogan & Power, P.C. On his first day with the firm George started a trial with his new partner, John Power, and achieved a record FELA verdict in Cook County of $24.5 million. The previous record FELA verdict in Illinois was $15 million.
Credentials
Education
DePaul Law School
J.D. · 1981
University of Illinois
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois
1981 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
George is admitted to practice in Illinois State and Federal Courts and he is admitted to practice in Federal Courts in Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska as well as the Seventh and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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George has tried jury cases to verdict in Wyoming, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa and Illinois State and Federal Courts
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Locations
Office locations
Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law
1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 510
Chicago, IL 60601
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George Thomas Brugess focuses on General and Litigation.
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George Thomas Brugess primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 510.
How experienced is George Thomas Brugess?
George Thomas Brugess has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.
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