Atty. Donna E. Cohen
Donna E. Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, domestic relations law, landlord and tenant law and 1 other area of law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Donna E. Cohen at a Glance
Donna E. Cohen is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on family law, business, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1981) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Donna E. Cohen
- Donna E. Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, domestic relations law, landlord and tenant law and 1 other area of law
- Donna received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Donna practices at Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP in Boston, MA
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Donna E. Cohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna E. Cohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Family Law in Boston
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Landlord & Tenant in Boston
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Donna E. 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 Donna E. Cohen's practice in the field of family law, business, litigation, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Donna E. Cohen brings 45+ 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, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Donna E. Cohen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and litigation, Donna E. Cohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Donna E. 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 Donna E. Cohen Handles in Boston
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