Atty. David M. Cohen

Atty. David M. Cohen

Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient, Francis E.

Stamford Stamford 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (475) 334-0205 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David M. Cohen at a glance

David M. Cohen is a Partner based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on citizenship, employment, immigration, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1973) and Harvard University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Recipient, Francis E. Wayland Prize
  • Member, Legal Internship Committee, Connecticut Supreme Court, 1971-1973
  • Law Clerk to Judge Caleb Wright, U.S
  • District Court, District of Delaware, 1973-1975
  • Trial Referee, Connecticut Superior Court, 1990-—
  • Special Master, United States District Court 1998-—
  • James Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation
  • President and Director, Temple Sinai, Inc

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

David M. Cohen is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Connecticut →

Employment Law

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

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

David M. Cohen is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Cohen

Where is David M. Cohen's law office located?
David M. Cohen's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Cohen handle?
David M. Cohen focuses on citizenship, employment, immigration, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David M. Cohen practiced law?
David M. Cohen has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did David M. Cohen go to law school?
David M. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact David M. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact David M. 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 M. Cohen received?
David M. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1973
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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