Atty. Alan Cofman

Atty. Alan Cofman

Alan Cofman is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, complex and multi-district litigation, commercial litigation. Alan received a M.A. degree from Carleton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Toronto Toronto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Alan Cofman at a glance

Alan Cofman is an Associate based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Fernandes Hearn LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Ontario and British Columbia (2006). Educated at University of Ottawa (LL.B., 2005) and Carleton University (M.A. University, 2002). Active member of Law Society of British Columbia Law Society of Upper Canada Vancouver and Canadian Bar Associations County of Carleton Law Association. Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan Cofman is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, complex and multi-district litigation, commercial litigation
  • Alan received a M.A. degree from Carleton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Alan practices at Fernandes Hearn LLP in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Cofman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Cofman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Cofman

Where is Alan Cofman's law office located?
Alan Cofman's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Fernandes Hearn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Cofman handle?
Alan Cofman focuses on business, class action, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Alan Cofman practiced law?
Alan Cofman has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Alan Cofman go to law school?
Alan Cofman earned their education at (LL.B., 2005); (M.A. University, 2002).
How can I contact Alan Cofman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Ottawa
- 2005
M.A. University
Carleton University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Ontario and British Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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