Atty. Benjamin Cohen
Benjamin Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, capital markets. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Cohen at a Glance
Benjamin Cohen is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009) and New York (2010). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2009) and Emory University (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Cohen
- Benjamin Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, capital markets
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Benjamin practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY
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Benjamin Cohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Cohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Benjamin Cohen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Cohen's practice in the field of real estate and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Cohen brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and New York, Benjamin Cohen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and litigation, Benjamin Cohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Benjamin Cohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin Cohen Handles in New York
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