Atty. Douglas Alan Cohen

Atty. Douglas Alan Cohen

Mr. Douglas Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing litigation, land use & zoning, energy, utilities and environmental and 3 other areas of law.

Hartford Hartford 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Alan Cohen at a glance

Douglas Alan Cohen is a Partner: Environmental / Real Estate based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Brown Rudnick LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981) and Connecticut (1992). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Douglas Alan Cohen is a lawyer practicing litigation, land use & zoning, energy, utilities and environmental and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Douglas practices at Brown Rudnick LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Alan Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Douglas Alan Cohen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Alan Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Environmental Law

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

Douglas Alan Cohen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Hartford 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 Douglas Alan Cohen

Where is Douglas Alan Cohen's law office located?
Douglas Alan Cohen's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Brown Rudnick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Alan Cohen handle?
Douglas Alan Cohen focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Douglas Alan Cohen practiced law?
Douglas Alan Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Douglas Alan Cohen go to law school?
Douglas Alan Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Douglas Alan Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Alan 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 Douglas Alan Cohen received?
Douglas Alan Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1980
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Connecticut
Admitted: 1992

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