Atty. Gerald Jay Cohen

Atty. Gerald Jay Cohen

Gerald Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing gerontology law, developmental disabilities law. Gerald received a M.P.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1985, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Jay Cohen at a glance

Gerald Jay Cohen is an Univ. of Mo. based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (M.P.A. University, 1985) and Washington University (J.D., 1977). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing gerontology law, developmental disabilities law
  • Gerald received a M.P.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1985, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Gerald practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Jay Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Where is Gerald Jay Cohen's law office located?
Gerald Jay Cohen's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Jay Cohen handle?
Gerald Jay Cohen focuses on ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Gerald Jay Cohen practiced law?
Gerald Jay Cohen has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Gerald Jay Cohen go to law school?
Gerald Jay Cohen earned their education at (M.P.A. University, 1985); (J.D., 1977).
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Education

M.P.A. University
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1985
J.D.
Washington University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977

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