Atty. David B. Cohen

Atty. David B. Cohen

David B. Cohen is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, business law, telecommunications law and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About David B. Cohen at a glance

David B. Cohen is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Vinson And Elkins Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1983), District of Columbia (1989), New Jersey (1992), and New York (2008). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David B. Cohen is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, business law, telecommunications law and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • David practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Cohen 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David B. Cohen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

David B. Cohen is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Cohen

Where is David B. Cohen's law office located?
David B. Cohen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Vinson And Elkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Cohen handle?
David B. Cohen focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David B. Cohen practiced law?
David B. Cohen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did David B. Cohen go to law school?
David B. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact David B. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact David B. 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 David B. Cohen received?
David B. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 2008

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