Atty. Daniel C. "Dan" Cohn
DANIEL C. COHN is founding partner of Cohn Whitesell & Goldberg LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading boutique law firm addressing the problems of distressed companies.
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Daniel C. "Dan" Cohn is a bankruptcy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Harris Beach Murtha. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- DANIEL C. COHN is founding partner of Cohn Whitesell & Goldberg LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading boutique law firm addressing the problems of distressed companies
- Formed in 1990, the firm has represented numerous middle market companies (sales of $25 to $500 million) in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court debt restructurings
- The firm also represents acquirers of distressed businesses, creditors' committees, landlords, suppliers, equity sponsors and parties to litigation related to troubled companies
- A trained mediator, Mr. Cohn has served as arbitrator, mediator and advocate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings
- Mr. Cohn is listed in America's Leading Business Lawyers (Chambers & Partners USA) with a Tier One ranking
- He frequently lectures on bankruptcy law to other insolvency professionals
- A fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, Mr. Cohn currently serves as Regent for the First Circuit
- Among the articles published by Mr. Cohn are: "What Every CEO Should Know Before Filing a Chapter 11 Case," 2004/2005 Americas Restructuring Guide
- "What Constitutes Success in Chapter 11 (Roundtable Discussion)," 2 American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review 229 (1994)
- and "Subordinated Claims: Their Classification and Voting Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code," 56 American Bankruptcy Law Journal 293 (1982)
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