Atty. Peter A. Cohen

Atty. Peter A. Cohen

Phi Beta Kappa.

Miami Miami 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Peter A. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

Peter A. Cohen is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Litigation

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Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter A. Cohen

Where is Peter A. Cohen's law office located?
Peter A. Cohen's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Peter A. Cohen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter A. Cohen handle?
Peter A. Cohen focuses on wills, trusts, probate, tax litigation, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Peter A. Cohen practiced law?
Peter A. Cohen has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Peter A. Cohen go to law school?
Peter A. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Peter A. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Peter A. Cohen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter A. Cohen received?
Peter A. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980
Maine
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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