Atty. Gerald M Cohen

Atty. Gerald M Cohen

Gerald M Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights. Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald M Cohen at a glance

Gerald M Cohen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen & Fitch LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2005), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2005). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California at Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald M Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Gerald practices at Cohen & Fitch LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald M Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Gerald M Cohen's law office located?
Gerald M Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen & Fitch LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald M Cohen handle?
Gerald M Cohen focuses on criminal defense, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gerald M Cohen practiced law?
Gerald M Cohen has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California at Los Angeles B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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