Max Cohen, Personal Injury Attorney in Merrillville, Indiana
Over 75 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatThiros & Thiros, PC
Merrillville, IN
Practicing personal injury in Merrillville since 1951.
- 75+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Max Cohen is a member based in Merrillville, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Max has over 75 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thiros & Thiros, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Merrillville, IN
- Experience
- over 75 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Merrillville, IN.
- Over 75 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Max Cohen: Max Cohen is a member based in Merrillville, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Max has over 75 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thiros & Thiros, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Max's practice areas in Merrillville
Max concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Merrillville, Indiana
Max takes personal injury matters in Merrillville, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Biography
Max Cohen, personal injury attorney serving Merrillville
Max Cohen is a member based in Merrillville, IN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Max has over 75 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thiros & Thiros, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Max works from Merrillville, Indiana and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Mr. Max Cohen is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injuries. Max received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1949, and has been licensed for 75 years. Max practices at Thiros & Thiros, PC in Merrillville, IN.
Max's approach to personal injury cases
Mr. Max Cohen is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injuries. Max received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1949, and has been licensed for 75 years. Max practices at Thiros & Thiros, PC in Merrillville, IN.
Clients Max works with
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Merrillville and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Max studied and practices
Indiana University
J.D. · 1951
Indiana University
A.B. · 1949
Jurisdictions
Max's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1960 · ACTIVE
Indiana
1951 · ACTIVE
Max studied at J.D. in Indiana University and A.B. in Indiana University.
Law school and academic background
Max completed J.D. in Indiana University and A.B. in Indiana University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Max's legal honors and published work
Max has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Max Cohen's office in Merrillville
Max's primary office is at 200 E. 90th Dr., Merrillville, IN, 46410-8102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Max Cohen — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Max. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Merrillville.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Max Cohen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Max usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Max charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Max will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Merrillville, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Max
Max discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Max confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Max's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Max Cohen
How much does it cost to hire Max for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Max walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Max offer a free consultation?
Max charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Max's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Max gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Max take my case if I'm outside Merrillville?
Max is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Max will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Max?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Max will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Max accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Max's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Merrillville, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne in Indiana
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