Atty. Barbara S. Cohen

Atty. Barbara S. Cohen

Barbara S. Cohen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law.

Providence Providence 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara S. Cohen at a glance

Barbara S. Cohen is an Of Counsel based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Winograd, Shine, Land & Finkle, PC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1982), Massachusetts (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1988). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1982) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and American (Member, Section of Litigation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barbara S. Cohen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Barbara practices at Winograd, Shine, Land & Finkle, PC in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara S. Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara S. 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.

Barbara S. Cohen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Barbara S. Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Civil Litigation

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

Barbara S. Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara S. Cohen

Where is Barbara S. Cohen's law office located?
Barbara S. Cohen's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Winograd, Shine, Land & Finkle, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara S. Cohen handle?
Barbara S. Cohen focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Barbara S. Cohen practiced law?
Barbara S. Cohen has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Barbara S. Cohen go to law school?
Barbara S. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Barbara S. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara S. Cohen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barbara S. Cohen received?
Barbara S. Cohen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1982
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1999

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