Atty. Sheldon I. Cohen

Atty. Sheldon I. Cohen

Sheldon I. Cohen is a lawyer practicing national security law, federal employment law, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law.

Oakton Oakton 62 yrs experience 62 year
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About Sheldon I. Cohen at a glance

Sheldon I. Cohen is a Member based in Oakton, Virginia, practicing at Sheldon I. Cohen & Associates. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on employment, securities, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1964), District of Columbia (1965), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Claims Court U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals (1967). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.B., 1964) and Rutgers University A.B. with honors Rutgers University (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair: Committee on National Security Interest, 1990-1994 Government Personal Committee, 1985-1989 Vice Chair, Committee on Contracting with National Security Requirements, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Oakton, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sheldon I. Cohen is a lawyer practicing national security law, federal employment law, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law
  • Sheldon received a A.B. degree from Rutgers University, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Sheldon practices at Sheldon I. Cohen & Associates in Oakton, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon I. Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon I. 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.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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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 Oakton 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 Sheldon I. Cohen

Where is Sheldon I. Cohen's law office located?
Sheldon I. Cohen's law practice is located in Oakton, Virginia. The firm is Sheldon I. Cohen & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheldon I. Cohen handle?
Sheldon I. Cohen focuses on employment, securities, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Sheldon I. Cohen practiced law?
Sheldon I. Cohen has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Sheldon I. Cohen go to law school?
Sheldon I. Cohen earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact Sheldon I. Cohen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sheldon I. Cohen received?
Sheldon I. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Georgetown University
- 1964
B.S.
Rutgers University A.B. with honors Rutgers University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1964
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Claims Court U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1967

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