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Michael J. Cohen is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and Insurance.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Appellate · Environmental · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, Environmental, and Insurance matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Milwaukee) (2026).
About Michael J. Cohen: Michael J. Cohen is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and Insurance.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Michael J. Cohen represents clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Michael J. Cohen
Shareholder Michael J. Cohen has more than 25 years of experience in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His proven record of numerous favorable verdicts at the trial and appellate levels has earned him a reputation as one of Wisconsin’s preeminent business litigators. For many years, Mike has been recognized by members of the Wisconsin bar and judiciary as one of the top lawyers in the state.
Mike concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation including non-compete and other restrictive covenants, breach of contract, business torts, shareholder disputes and employment; environmental and toxic tort litigation; and on complex insurance coverage litigation, including environmental and asbestos liabilities and bad faith claims. He has been involved in some of the most significant complex insurance coverage matters in Wisconsin and other surrounding states over the two decades.
Credentials
Education
Marquette University
J.D. · 1986
University of Wisconsin–Madison
BA · 1983
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Wisconsin, State Bar
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Milwaukee)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Milwaukee)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Milwaukee)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Milwaukee)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Milwaukee)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Milwaukee)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Milwaukee)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Milwaukee)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Milwaukee Bar Association Distinguished Service Award Winner (2022)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2006 - 2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 25 Lawyers in Milwaukee (2011 - 2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2008 - 2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (2010 - 2022)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Milwaukee Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year (2014)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leaders in the Law (2011)
2026
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What areas of law does Michael J. Cohen practice?
Michael J. Cohen focuses on Appellate, Environmental, Insurance, Litigation, and Business.
Where is Michael J. Cohen located?
Michael J. Cohen primarily serves clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an office at 111 East Kilbourn Avenue.
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