Atty. Matthew E Kohen
Matthew E. Kohen is a Partner and Chair of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 12+ Years Experience
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About Matthew E Kohen at a Glance
Matthew E Kohen is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Shaw Lewenz. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, contracts, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (2014). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2014). Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew E Kohen
- Matthew E. Kohen is a Partner and Chair of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group
- He focuses his practice on the representation of companies, investors, and funds in complex capital raising, merger, acquisition, and investment transactions
- His corporate, investor, and investment fund clients operate in a wide variety of industries, including technology, financial services, and supply chain and logistics
- Through his experience in a unique variety of transactions, Mr. Kohen has represented public and private companies in a various industries in transactional matters, including pubic securities offerings (SPACs, warrant tender offers), debt financings (negotiation of significant credit facilities and corporate debt offerings), private equity transactions (recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts), and various general corporate and capital formation matters for startup and growth companies (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity financings, joint ventures)
- Due to the variety and sophistication of the transactions handled by Mr. Kohen, he is able to identify the often-unforeseen risks associated with complex and unique deals
- As such he routinely advises both companies and insurers on matters related to representation and warranty insurance
- Mr. Kohen is also a leading expert in blockchain and digital currencies
- Mr. Kohen has counseled some of the industry’s leading companies and investors on matters involving core developer fiduciary duties, anti-trust laws in connection with blockchain “forks”, and risk mitigation for users and maintainers of smart contracts
- Mr. Kohen is a sought-after commentator on the rapidly-developing legal and compliance landscape for financial technology companies and has been featured in numerous publications such as The Daily Business Review, American Banker, Law360, ABA Journal, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, and The Regulatory Review
- He is also the co-author of the leading treatise on state regulations affecting virtual currencies, published quarterly by Thomson Reuters
- Mr. Kohen served as Innovation Committee Chairman on the Young Alumni Board of the University of Miami Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and he has lectured at the University of Miami School of Law
- He has been deemed a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” by his peers from 2017-2022 and has been nominated and confirmed to serve as a member of Dade Legal Aid’s Leadership Academy
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew E Kohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew E Kohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Business Formation in Fort Lauderdale
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Residential Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale
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Contracts in Fort Lauderdale
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew E Kohen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale 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 venue, 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Matthew E Kohen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew E Kohen's practice in the field of formation, residential, contracts, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew E Kohen brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, residential, and contracts, Matthew E Kohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Matthew E Kohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Matthew E Kohen Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Matthew E Kohen directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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