Atty. Paul Jay Cohen

Atty. Paul Jay Cohen

Paul Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, landlord-tenant law and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from American University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Southampton Southampton 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Jay Cohen at a glance

Paul Jay Cohen is a Partner based in Southampton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cohen and Willwerth P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983), New Jersey (1985), New York (2013), and California (2014). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1983) and American University (B.A., 1980). Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association. Serands clients in Southampton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, landlord-tenant law and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from American University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Paul practices at Cohen and Willwerth P.C. in Southampton, PA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Jay Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul Jay Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Jay Cohen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Paul Jay Cohen is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paul Jay Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Paul Jay Cohen is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southampton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Jay Cohen

Where is Paul Jay Cohen's law office located?
Paul Jay Cohen's law practice is located in Southampton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Cohen and Willwerth P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Jay Cohen handle?
Paul Jay Cohen focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Paul Jay Cohen practiced law?
Paul Jay Cohen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Paul Jay Cohen go to law school?
Paul Jay Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Paul Jay Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School of Widener University
- 1983
B.A.
American University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 2013
California
Admitted: 2014

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