Atty. Jay Cohen
Florida attorney, Jay Cohen focuses his practice in Plaintiff Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. As a senior partner at Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A. , he represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic loss due to the negligence of others.
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Jay Cohen is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Cohen & Blostein PA. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978) and Florida (1980). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Florida attorney, Jay Cohen focuses his practice in Plaintiff Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
- As a senior partner at Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A., he represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic loss due to the negligence of others
- His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, peer recognition from Super Lawyers, Florida’s Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers® in America, and an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Twice, he has been named a Finalist in the DBR Most Effective Trial Lawyer in the Medical Malpractice category
- He is also a recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award
- Jay Cohen served on The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors for nine years and was a member of the Board of the Urban League of Broward County
- He has taught law at Nova Southeastern University Law School and St. Thomas University School of Law
- Jay was an undergraduate at the University of Florida and received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jay Cohen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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.
Jay Cohen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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