Atty. Walter N. Cohen

Atty. Walter N. Cohen

Walter N. Cohen is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, estate planning law, tax planning law and 1 other area of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter N. Cohen at a glance

Walter N. Cohen is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cohen & Caproni, LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975), Missouri (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Tax (1979). Educated at New York University (LL.M. University, 1976) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter N. Cohen is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, estate planning law, tax planning law and 1 other area of law
  • Walter received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Walter practices at Cohen & Caproni, LLC in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter N. Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

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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Employment Law

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

Walter N. Cohen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Walter N. Cohen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter N. Cohen

Where is Walter N. Cohen's law office located?
Walter N. Cohen's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Cohen & Caproni, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter N. Cohen handle?
Walter N. Cohen focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Walter N. Cohen practiced law?
Walter N. Cohen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Walter N. Cohen go to law school?
Walter N. Cohen earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1976); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Walter N. Cohen for a consultation?
You can contact Walter N. 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 Walter N. Cohen received?
Walter N. Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. University
New York University
- 1976
A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1975
Missouri
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Tax
Admitted: 1979

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