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Atty. Nicholas Ferris Cohen

Atty. Nicholas Ferris Cohen

Nicholas Cohen is admitted to practice in New York State, as well as before the United States Supreme Court, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Middle District of Georgia and the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Barry Ted Moskowitz of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Ferris Cohen at a glance

Nicholas Ferris Cohen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2005) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 2000). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas Cohen is admitted to practice in New York State, as well as before the United States Supreme Court, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Middle District of Georgia and the Federal Trade Commission
  • Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Barry Ted Moskowitz of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
  • He began his career as a commercial litigator at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Mr. Cohen sits on the board of trustees of the Northside Center, an organization which provides expert behavioral, mental health, education and enrichment programs to children and families living in poverty
  • He also serves on the alumni council for the Buckley School in New York City
  • Mr. Cohen received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2005, where he served as an editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review
  • Prior to law school, he received his BS from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and graduated from St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire
  • He lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Ferris Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Family 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

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Where is Nicholas Ferris Cohen's law office located?
Nicholas Ferris Cohen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Ferris Cohen handle?
Nicholas Ferris Cohen focuses on family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nicholas Ferris Cohen practiced law?
Nicholas Ferris Cohen has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Nicholas Ferris Cohen go to law school?
Nicholas Ferris Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S.F.S., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2005
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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