Probate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Peter A. Cohen at a Glance
Peter A. Cohen is a Member based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Peter A. Cohen, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, tax litigation, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), Florida (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1980), and Maine (1981). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dade County (Fellow, Probate Committee), Maine State, Illinois State and New Jersey State Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Peter A. Cohen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Cohen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Wills in Miami
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Trusts in Miami
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Probate in Miami
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Tax Litigation in Miami
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Power of Attorney in Miami
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Peter A. Cohen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter A. Cohen's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, tax litigation, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter A. Cohen brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and U.S. Tax Court, Peter A. Cohen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Peter A. Cohen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Peter A. Cohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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