Atty. Alison Bender Cohen

Atty. Alison Bender Cohen

Alison Bender Cohen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment & labor, mediation. Alison received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Alison Bender Cohen at a glance

Alison Bender Cohen is a employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in New York, New York. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2005) and Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S., 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alison Bender Cohen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment & labor, mediation
  • Alison received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Alison practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Alison Bender Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Alison Bender Cohen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Alison Bender Cohen's law office located?
Alison Bender Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alison Bender Cohen handle?
Alison Bender Cohen focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Alison Bender Cohen practiced law?
Alison Bender Cohen has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Alison Bender Cohen go to law school?
Alison Bender Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 2005
B.S.
Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2006

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