Atty. James I. Cohen

Atty. James I. Cohen

Mr. James I.

Augusta Augusta 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James I. Cohen at a glance

James I. Cohen is a Partner based in Augusta, Maine, practicing at Verrill Dana LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, government, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maine (1991) and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1991). Educated at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs A.B. cum laude. 1987 University of Southern Maine (Certificate Program, 2007) and Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Maine State Bar Association: Consumer and Financial Institutions Section, Chair. Serands clients in Augusta, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James I. Cohen is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, banking & financial services, breweries, distilleries & wineries and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Verrill Dana LLP in Augusta, ME and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James I. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James I. Cohen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Maine →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James I. Cohen

Where is James I. Cohen's law office located?
James I. Cohen's law practice is located in Augusta, Maine. The firm is Verrill Dana LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James I. Cohen handle?
James I. Cohen focuses on business, government, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has James I. Cohen practiced law?
James I. Cohen has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James I. Cohen go to law school?
James I. Cohen earned their education at (Certificate Program, 2007); (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact James I. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact James I. 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 I. Cohen received?
James I. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Certificate Program
Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs A.B. cum laude. 1987 University of Southern Maine
- 2007
J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1991

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