Atty. Jules S. Cohen
Described in Chambers USA as “an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer,” Jules Cohen represents banks and other lenders as secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in all types of businesses. He has represented clients in notable bankruptcy proceedings, including, the billion dollar Chapter 11 case of Braniff Airlines, serving as the court appointed examiner of the Sheraton Twin Towers case, and representing a lender group with a $114 million secured claim in the Gencor Industries case.
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Jules S. Cohen is a bankruptcy attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Orange Conty Bar Association, United States, The Florida Bar, United States, Central Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, and United States, U. S. Supreme Court. Educated at Harvard University (JD, 1962) and University of Florida (BA, 1959). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Described in Chambers USA as “an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer,” Jules Cohen represents banks and other lenders as secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in all types of businesses
- He has represented clients in notable bankruptcy proceedings, including, the billion dollar Chapter 11 case of Braniff Airlines, serving as the court appointed examiner of the Sheraton Twin Towers case, and representing a lender group with a $114 million secured claim in the Gencor Industries case
- In addition, Jules represents buyers of assets from bankruptcy cases and defendants in preference suits
- In addition to his Chambers recognition in Chambers USA, he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America annually since its inception and is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law
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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 Orlando 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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