Atty. John Althouse Cohen

Atty. John Althouse Cohen

John Althouse Cohen is a lawyer practicing real property, civil rights. John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1955, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About John Althouse Cohen at a glance

John Althouse Cohen is an Appellate Div., First Dept. based in New York, New York. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1960) and Cornell University (B.A., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Althouse Cohen is a lawyer practicing real property, civil rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1955, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Althouse Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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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Where is John Althouse Cohen's law office located?
John Althouse Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Althouse Cohen handle?
John Althouse Cohen focuses on real estate, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Althouse Cohen practiced law?
John Althouse Cohen has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Althouse Cohen go to law school?
John Althouse Cohen earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A., 1955).
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What awards or recognition has John Althouse Cohen received?
John Althouse Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
New York University
- 1960
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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