Atty. Robert Norman Cohen

Atty. Robert Norman Cohen

Robert N. Cohen is Of Counsel to the Firm.

Uniondale Uniondale 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (516) 324-3183 Book Appointment

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About Robert Norman Cohen at a glance

Robert Norman Cohen is an Of Counsel based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), California (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1978) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. English, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert N. Cohen is Of Counsel to the Firm
  • He concentrates his practice area in commercial litigation and appeals, real estate law and transactions, corporate transactions, wills and trusts law and personal injury law
  • Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Cohen was a founding and managing member at Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., where he handled the commercial litigation and appeals, real estate, corporate, personal injury and creditor’s rights practice
  • Mr. Cohen has been consistently recognized by the Thomson-Reuters New York Metro Super Lawyers since 2012 and maintains an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
  • In addition, in 2012 he was named one of the Top Rated Attorneys in the Litigation Category for Long Island Pulse Magazine
  • Mr. Cohen is admitted to practice law in New York and California and before the U.S
  • District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit and the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • Mr. Cohen is an active member of the New York and California Bar Associations, the Nassau County Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • In addition, he served as the President of the Great Neck Lawyers Association from 1991 until 1992 as well as serving as an Arbitrator for the Nassau County District Court since 1980
  • Mr. Cohen has published the following articles: “Tarasoff v
  • Regents of University of California: The Duty to Warn: Common Law & Statutory Problems for California Psychotherapists” (California Western Law Review, Vol. 14, No. 1, 1978) and co-authored with Professor Martin Weinstein, Esq., John Jay College an article entitled, “Corroboration in Rape Law Repealed-A Giant Step Forward for Equal Rights for Women”(Queens County Bar Journal, October, 1974)
  • In addition, Mr. Cohen was also an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University’s Lawyer’s Assistant Program in which he taught courses in legal research and writing and matrimonial law from 1980 to 1984
  • Mr. Cohen graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science
  • He then earned his Juris Doctorate at California Western School of Law, where he was a Notes and Comment Editor for the California Western Law Review

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Norman Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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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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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Norman Cohen

Where is Robert Norman Cohen's law office located?
Robert Norman Cohen's law practice is located in Uniondale, New York. The firm is Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Norman Cohen handle?
Robert Norman Cohen focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Norman Cohen practiced law?
Robert Norman Cohen has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert Norman Cohen go to law school?
Robert Norman Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. English, 1975).
How can I contact Robert Norman Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Norman 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 Robert Norman Cohen received?
Robert Norman Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1978
B.A. English
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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