Atty. Peter Charles Cohen

Atty. Peter Charles Cohen

Peter Charles Cohen is a lawyer practicing employment law, business torts, civil litigation. Peter Charles received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Reston Reston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Charles Cohen at a glance

Peter Charles Cohen is a Member based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), District of Columbia (1988), and Virginia (2004). Educated at American University (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1981). Active member of Fairfax County and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Charles Cohen is a lawyer practicing employment law, business torts, civil litigation
  • Peter Charles received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Peter Charles practices at Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C. in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Charles Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter Charles Cohen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Charles Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Charles Cohen

Where is Peter Charles Cohen's law office located?
Peter Charles Cohen's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Charles Cohen handle?
Peter Charles Cohen focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Peter Charles Cohen practiced law?
Peter Charles Cohen has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Peter Charles Cohen go to law school?
Peter Charles Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Peter Charles Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1984
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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