Atty. James Robert Cohen

Atty. James Robert Cohen

James Robert Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, tax, insurance. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

New York New York 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About James Robert Cohen at a glance

James Robert Cohen is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on estate planning, tax, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1966) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1966). Educated at New York University (LL.B. LL.M., 1966) and Dartmouth College (B.A. New, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Committee on Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts, 1972-1973 Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 1981—, American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Robert Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, tax, insurance
  • James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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

Common questions about James Robert Cohen

Where is James Robert Cohen's law office located?
James Robert Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Cohen handle?
James Robert Cohen focuses on estate planning, tax, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Robert Cohen practiced law?
James Robert Cohen has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Robert Cohen go to law school?
James Robert Cohen earned their education at (LL.B. LL.M., 1966); (B.A. New, 1963).
How can I contact James Robert Cohen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Robert Cohen received?
James Robert Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. LL.M.
New York University
- 1966
B.A. New
Dartmouth College
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1966

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