Atty. Michael M. Cohen
Michael M. Cohen is the managing partner of the Firm and practices in the Bayside office.
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Michael M. Cohen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Schneider Law, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Southern District of New York United States District Court, E (1974). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1973) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael M. Cohen is the managing partner of the Firm and practices in the Bayside office
- His practice focuses on the representation of clients in connection with the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate, the creation of wills and trusts, the probate and administration of decedents' estates, matrimonial and family court matters and commercial litigation
- Mr. Cohen has been practicing law in New York for over thirty-five years representing clients in their personal and business transactions and advocating on their behalf before courts throughout the state
- Mr. Cohen speaks frequently regarding issues of family and matrimonial law and was recently awarded the New York State Bar Association Presidents Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of extraordinary pro bono service work
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Queens County Bar Association
- Queens County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Pro Bono Attorney
- Hollis Hills Civic Association Member and Former Member of the Board of Directors
- Activities and Special Recognition: Recipient of New York State Bar Association President's Pro Bono Service Award in Recognition of Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Work
- Frequent Lecturer at Family Law, Matrimonial Law and related subjects for members and clients of the organization FOCUS, Inc. (For Our Children And Us) , an agency providing counseling and related services and education to persons regarding Family Court and the Matrimonial division of the Supreme Court
- Recipient of Certificate of Recognition from the City of New York, Mayor Rudolph W. Guliani, for community services and outreach to people in need
- Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation from the Police Academy of the Police Department of the City of New York for participation as a distinguished lecturer in Recruit Training Program
- Recipient of Citation from the Office of the President of the Borough of Manhattan in Recognition of Exemplary Volunteer Services
- Recipient of New York State Bar Association Recognition as Empire State Counsel Recipient of Floyd Allen Sheeger Pro Bono Service Award in Family Law
- Queens County Volunteer Lawyers Project
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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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