Michael E. Kohagen
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Michael E. Kohagen
Michael E. Kohagen is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Michael E. Kohagen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 2016
Location: Raleigh, NC
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