Atty. James E. Cohen
James E. Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate and mortgage financing, probate, wills and trusts and 3 other areas of law.
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James E. Cohen is a trusts, probate, real estate, zoning, and foreclosure attorney based in Derby, Connecticut. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1971) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Derby, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate and mortgage financing, probate, wills and trusts and 3 other areas of law
- James E. received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James E. practices in Derby, CT
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James E. Cohen is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
James E. Cohen is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Cohen is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
James E. Cohen is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →
James E. Cohen is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Connecticut →
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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 Derby 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 venue, 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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