Atty. Joseph David Cohen

Atty. Joseph David Cohen

Mr. Joseph David Cohen is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, environmental and natural resources, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph David Cohen at a glance

Joseph David Cohen is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Porter Hedges Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1990), Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and West (1991), California (1991), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph David Cohen is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, environmental and natural resources, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joseph practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph David Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Product Liability

Joseph David Cohen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

Joseph David Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph David Cohen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph David Cohen

Where is Joseph David Cohen's law office located?
Joseph David Cohen's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Porter Hedges Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph David Cohen handle?
Joseph David Cohen focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joseph David Cohen practiced law?
Joseph David Cohen has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joseph David Cohen go to law school?
Joseph David Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Joseph David Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph David 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 Joseph David Cohen received?
Joseph David Cohen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1991
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1990
Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and West
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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