Atty. Michael Jay Cohen

Atty. Michael Jay Cohen

Michael Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing business restructuring & reorganization, creditors committee / ad hoc committee representations, cross-border restructuring matters and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from Rutgers University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New York New York 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Michael Jay Cohen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Jones Day. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and U.S. Districts Courts for the Southern, E (2003). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2002) and Rutgers University (B.A, 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing business restructuring & reorganization, creditors committee / ad hoc committee representations, cross-border restructuring matters and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from Rutgers University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Michael practices at Jones Day in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jay Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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

Common questions about Michael Jay Cohen

Where is Michael Jay Cohen's law office located?
Michael Jay Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jay Cohen handle?
Michael Jay Cohen focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Jay Cohen practiced law?
Michael Jay Cohen has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Michael Jay Cohen go to law school?
Michael Jay Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A, 1998).
How can I contact Michael Jay Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 2002
B.A
Rutgers University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and U.S. Districts Courts for the Southern, E
Admitted: 2003

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