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Earl H. Cohen

Hellmuth & Johnson • Minneapolis, MN
Business & Corporate LawEstate PlanningPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
your@email.com
Phone
(952) 460-9242
Address
Minneapolis, MN, 55439, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Minnesota1973District of Columbia1981U.S. District Court District of Minnesota1973U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit1973U.S. Tax Court1981

About

Earl H. Cohen is a seasoned attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in Business & Corporate Law, Collections, Creditor Remedies & Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Farm Transition Planning. With over 52 years of legal experience, Earl has established himself as a trusted advisor for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal landscapes. Earl’s extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of practice areas, allowing him to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. His proficiency in business law aids entrepreneurs and corporations in developing strategies that foster growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In the realm of collections and creditor remedies, Earl has successfully guided clients through the intricacies of debt recovery and bankruptcy proceedings. A strong advocate for effective estate planning, Earl helps families secure their legacies and navigate the challenges of farm transition planning, ensuring a smooth transfer of assets across generations. His commitment to his clients is evident in his personalized approach, as he strives to understand their goals and deliver results that align with their interests. Based in Minneapolis, Earl proudly serves clients throughout Minnesota, leveraging his deep understanding of the local legal environment to provide exceptional representation. His dedication to excellence and client satisfaction makes him a reliable partner in achieving legal success.

Credentials

Education
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1973 | J.D. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1970 | B.S. | Honors: Sigma Alpha Sigma | Honors: With Distinction | Major: Business Administration

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, 2004-2010, 2014-2021 Named repeatedly a “Top 40 Trust & Estate Planning and Elder Law Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine | Named repeatedly a “Top 40 Trust & Estate Planning and Elder Law Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine
Associations
Northwestern National Bank of Minnesota, 1973 - 1976 (Pension Trust Officer) | United Systems Technology, Inc., 1995 - Present (Director) | Hennepin County Bar Association (Member) | Minnesota State Bar Association (Member) | American Bar Association (Member) | Financial Planning Association - Personal Finance Forum, 1994 (Program Chairman, Minnesota Chapter) | International Association for Financial Planning, 1996 (Program Chair, Minnesota Chapter) | Financial Planning Association (Counsel)
Speaking
Top Estate and Asset Protection Planning Tips in Minnesota, Net Advisor, June 2, 2008 | Top Estate and Asset Protection Planning Tips in Minnesota, Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, April 15, 2008 | Top Estate and Asset Protection Planning Tips in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, 2007 - 2008 | Estate Planning for the Business Owner. It's the Last Thing on Your Mind; Why It Should Be the First, Mansfield, Tanick & Cohen, P.A., December 1, 2006 | Top Ten Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, October 24, 2006 | Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs: Organization and Operation in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, July 16, 2006 | Asset Protection in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, May 4, 2006 | Surviving Financially in a Time of Crisis: a Lawyer's Perspective, Disability and Social Security Seminar, April 8, 2006 | Preparing for Changes in Federal Estate Tax, Financial Planners Association of Minnesota, September 29, 2005 | Protecting your Assets & Planning for Your Future, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, The Lupus Foundation, The Scleroderma Foundation, The Arthritis Foundation, The MS Society and The DFS/FM Society, April 23, 2005 | Adjunct Professor, Estate Planning Course for Financial Planners, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Spring Semester, 2000 | Adjunct Professor, Estate Planning Course for Financial Planners, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Spring Semester, 1999 | Moderator, Probate Problems and Solutions, Minnesota CLE-Continuing Legal Education, June 17, 1995 | Lecturer, Exemptions from Judgement, Bankruptcy - Selected Issues, Legal Advice Clinic, Minneapolis, June 1994 | Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act - Planning Opportunities, August 1992 | Collecting Judgments in Minnesota, National Business Institute | Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act - Estate Planning Opportunities, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education | The New Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act - Planning Opportunities, Hennepin County Bar Association - Probate and Trust Law Section | The New Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act - Planning Opportunities, Twin City Estate Planning Counsel | Moderator and Presenter, Annual Estate and Business Planning Case Study, International Association for Financial Planning - Twin Cities Chapter | Exemptions to Judgment Levy and Bankruptcy Planning, Continuing Legal Education, Annual Consumer Law Update, Hennepin County Legal Assistants Clinic | Estate Planning Basics, Personal Finance Forum, Minneapolis Star & Tribune | Moderator and Presenter, Ethics for the Financial Planner, International Association for Financial Planning, Minnesota Chapter | Lecturer, Collecting Judgement in Minnesota, National Business Applications, CLE, 1993 | Small Business Series: Succession Planning | Small Business Series: Business Banking | What’s Your End Game? Succession Planning
Updated: May 25, 2026