Atty. James R. Cohen
Assistant Counsel, 1978-1981 and First Deputy Chief Counsel, 1981-1985, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, Appellate Division, Supreme Court, First Department.
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James R. Cohen is a Member based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Simonson & Cohen, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1975) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of President, 1995-1997, Richmond County Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Assistant Counsel, 1978-1981 and First Deputy Chief Counsel, 1981-1985, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, Appellate Division, Supreme Court, First Department
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James R. Cohen is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James R. Cohen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James R. Cohen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
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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 Staten Island 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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