Atty. Peter L. Cohen

Atty. Peter L. Cohen

Peter L. Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate, business immigration, corporate and 3 other areas of law.

Cambridge Cambridge 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (617) 228-4401 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter L. Cohen at a glance

Peter L. Cohen is a Principal based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, practicing at Peter L. Cohen. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, immigration, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1986) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1981). Active member of Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter L. Cohen is a lawyer practicing real estate, business immigration, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Peter practices at Peter L. Cohen in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter L. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Peter L. Cohen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter L. Cohen

Where is Peter L. Cohen's law office located?
Peter L. Cohen's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm is Peter L. Cohen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter L. Cohen handle?
Peter L. Cohen focuses on contracts, immigration, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Peter L. Cohen practiced law?
Peter L. Cohen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Peter L. Cohen go to law school?
Peter L. Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Peter L. Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986

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