Atty. James E. Cohen

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.

Derby Derby 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (475) 327-0114

Profile Summary

About James E. Cohen at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James E. Cohen is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

Probate

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Real Estate Law

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 →

Land Use & Zoning

James E. Cohen is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Foreclosure Defense

James E. Cohen is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Connecticut →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Cohen

Where is James E. Cohen's law office located?
James E. Cohen's law practice is located in Derby, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Cohen handle?
James E. Cohen focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, zoning, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James E. Cohen practiced law?
James E. Cohen has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James E. Cohen go to law school?
James E. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James E. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact James E. 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 James E. Cohen received?
James E. Cohen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1971
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975

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