Email: paul.cole@erwinlaw.com
Born: Hamilton, Ohio, August 11, 1945
Admitted to bar: 1977 (Illinois)
Education: Kenyon College (B.A., 1967); University of Chicago (M.B.A., 1971); University of Illinois (J.D., 1977)
Member: US Army (1969-1970)
Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Real Estate

Paul Cole brings a varied background to his practice of the law. His experience helps him approach each case with a broader perspective of how best to work on a client's behalf.
After graduating from Kenyon College in 1967 with a degree in English Literature, he served as a U.S. Army sergeant in Vietnam. Paul also earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1971 and worked in banks in Chicago and Philadelphia. He graduated from the University of Illinois Law School in 1977.

Paul concentrates on real estate, administrative law and bankruptcy. His determination to set realistic goals for his clients is particularly valuable in these areas.
Candor and openness are important parts of his attorney-client relationship. This positive approach includes the research and preparation of an overview for each case, which provides an additional level of confidence for his clients. Paul is a member of both the Champaign County and Illinois Bar Associations, the AMBCCS and the Illini Striders.To Paul Cole, the challenge of the law lies in his ability to provide clients with the means to make well-informed decisions.