Atty. Steven M. Cohen
Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, domestic relations, general business representation, and employment law.
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Steven M. Cohen is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Clayton, Missouri, practicing at Berger, Cohen & Brandt LC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1986) and Illinois (2002). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1986) and University of Missouri (B.S. B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, domestic relations, general business representation, and employment law
- Mr. Cohen handles a variety of litigation matters in both federal and state court, as well as in administrative hearings and mediation and arbitration proceedings
- He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases
- His litigation practice involves the ongoing representation of business clients, as well as individuals
- Mr. Cohen’s litigation practice also involves a significant amount of real estate related litigation, commercial, employment and contractual matters, in addition to family law matters including dissolutions and motions to modify
- Mr. Cohen also represents a variety of corporate clients whom he advises on contractual, management, and strategic planning issues
- Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri, and is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the American Bar Association
- Mr. Cohen is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, which means that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence
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Steven M. Cohen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven M. Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven M. Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven M. Cohen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
Steven M. Cohen is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven M. Cohen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clayton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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