Atty. David Stephen Cohn

Atty. David Stephen Cohn

David Stephen Cohn is a lawyer practicing business, land use / zoning, lending & structured finance and 4 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Richmond Richmond 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About David Stephen Cohn at a glance

David Stephen Cohn is a Senior Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Troutman Sanders LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971), Virginia (1973), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of (2005). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1971) and University of Pennsylvania A.B. magna cum laude University of Pennsylvania A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Real Estate Committee, 1984-1986) Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association (Chairman, Committee on Governmental Assistance for Real Estate Programs of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 1989-1993) American College of , New York State Bar Association Richmond Bar Association Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stephen Cohn is a lawyer practicing business, land use / zoning, lending & structured finance and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • David practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Stephen Cohn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Stephen Cohn 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.

David Stephen Cohn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Stephen Cohn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

David Stephen Cohn is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Stephen Cohn

Where is David Stephen Cohn's law office located?
David Stephen Cohn's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stephen Cohn handle?
David Stephen Cohn focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Stephen Cohn practiced law?
David Stephen Cohn has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did David Stephen Cohn go to law school?
David Stephen Cohn earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (—).
How can I contact David Stephen Cohn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Stephen Cohn received?
David Stephen Cohn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1971
University of Pennsylvania A.B. magna cum laude University of Pennsylvania A.B. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1971
Virginia
Admitted: 1973
New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Admitted: 2005

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