Atty. Matthew Cohen

Atty. Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen focuses his practice in labor and employment law and commercial litigation. He represents clients in complex wage and hour class actions, individual discrimination, harassment, breach of contract matters, and retaliation claims.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew Cohen at a glance

Matthew Cohen is a Partner based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, wage & hour, and construction. Educated at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University J.D. (—) and University at Buffalo B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Cohen focuses his practice in labor and employment law and commercial litigation
  • He represents clients in complex wage and hour class actions, individual discrimination, harassment, breach of contract matters, and retaliation claims
  • Mr. Cohen represents clients in a wide variety of employment matters, including cases brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, New York Labor Law, New York State Human Rights Law, New York City Human Rights Law, Family Medical Leave Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act
  • He has also represented clients regarding the Fair Housing Act
  • Mr. Cohen has appeared in courts in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and Orange County, and has represented clients before the New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Department of Labor, and Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
  • Prior to joining KDV, Mr. Cohen worked at a New York law firm specializing in wage and hour class and collective actions and individual discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases, during which time he represented clients at mediations and trial, conducted client meetings and consultations and drafted contracts, lawsuits, and memoranda and briefs on numerous complex issues
  • He has worked with a wide range of clients including executives and professional athletes
  • Publications •Does an Employer or Employee Pay for COVID Testing When An Owner or Prime Contractor Requires Testing for a Field Worker to Work On Site, authors Andrew Richards and Matthew Cohen, STA Legal Log, October 2021 •KDV Alert: New York Labor Law Now Prohibits Discrimination Based on an Employee’s or Employee’s Dependent’s Reproductive Health Decision Making News •EMPLOYER ALERT: New York City Pay Transparency Law Requires Employers to Include Salary Range in Job Postings •News Release: KDV Law Promotes Six Attorneys to Partnership Elevates Four to Of Counsel •EMPLOYER ALERT: NEW YORK CITY ISSUES ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE “KEY TO NYC” PASS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS •KDV Alert: New York State Issues Final Guidance for Requirements Going Into Effect On October 9, 2018 •KDV Employment Law Alert: Minimum Wage Increases Only Days Away For New York Employers

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Construction Accidents

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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 Woodbury 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Matthew Cohen's law office located?
Matthew Cohen's law practice is located in Woodbury, New York. The firm is Kaufman Dolowich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Cohen handle?
Matthew Cohen focuses on employment, business, class action, wage & hour, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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Education

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University J.D.
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University at Buffalo B.A. cum laude
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