Atty. Jerry Cohen

Atty. Jerry Cohen

Mr. Jerry Cohen is a lawyer practicing arbitration, business litigation, canada practice and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Jerry Cohen at a glance

Jerry Cohen is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Burns & Levinson LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Rhode (1962), U.S. Supreme Court (1971), District of Columbia (1977), and Rhode Island U.S. Courts of Appeals, First and Federal Circuits (2000). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Jerry Cohen is a lawyer practicing arbitration, business litigation, canada practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Jerry has been licensed for 64 years
  • Jerry practices at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Jerry Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry 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.

Jerry Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jerry Cohen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jerry Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Jerry Cohen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Jerry Cohen is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jerry Cohen

Where is Jerry Cohen's law office located?
Jerry Cohen's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Burns & Levinson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerry Cohen handle?
Jerry Cohen focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Jerry Cohen practiced law?
Jerry Cohen has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Jerry Cohen go to law school?
Jerry Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1962).
How can I contact Jerry Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Jerry 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 Jerry Cohen received?
Jerry Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Rhode
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
Rhode Island U.S. Courts of Appeals, First and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 2000

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