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Atty. Michael Cobbs

Atty. Michael Cobbs

Michael has nearly two decades of experience in handling a wide variety of matters including complex civil litigation, personal injury claims, labor and employment issues, wage and hour claims, equal opportunity and discrimination claims, business disputes, general contract drafting, review and negotiation, and commercial real estate transactions. He zealously represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, not-for- profits, and public entities in complex civil litigation, personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, labor and employment, contract and general civil litigation claim

Rochester Rochester 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (585) 627-0092

Profile Summary

About Michael Cobbs at a glance

Michael Cobbs is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practforg at Brown & Hutchinson. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1998). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Rochester (B.A. Economics, 1992). Actiand member of New York State Bar Association New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Monroe County Bar Association Wayne County Bar Association Rochester Black Bar Association (Past President) National Bar Association MCC Paralegal Studies Program Advisory Board. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael has nearly two decades of experience in handling a wide variety of matters including complex civil litigation, personal injury claims, labor and employment issues, wage and hour claims, equal opportunity and discrimination claims, business disputes, general contract drafting, review and negotiation, and commercial real estate transactions
  • He zealously represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, not-for- profits, and public entities in complex civil litigation, personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, labor and employment, contract and general civil litigation claims in New York State and federal courts and before administrative agencies and bodies, including, but not limited to the New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, and New York State Workers’ Compensation Board
  • Michael is a tenacious advocate for the firm’s clients and has extensive experience litigating personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, products liability, complex civil, employment discrimination, contract and administrative law claims in all state and federal courts in New York State and before administrative tribunals
  • Michael also provides day-to-day counsel and representation to Fortune 500 companies, small business enterprises, not-for-profit and municipal entities in a wide range of legal matters

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Rochester 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 substantiand 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 Michael Cobbs's law office located?
Michael Cobbs's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Brown & Hutchinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael Cobbs practiced law?
Michael Cobbs has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Cobbs go to law school?
Michael Cobbs earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Economics, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1997
B.A. Economics
University of Rochester
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1998

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