Atty. William Allan Cohan

Atty. William Allan Cohan

William Allan Cohan is a lawyer practicing white collar complex litigation- civil and criminal, criminal tax litigation, civil tax litigation and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (619) 923-1796 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Allan Cohan at a glance

William Allan Cohan is a Member based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, practicing at William A. Cohan, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, class action, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1977), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1976) and Stanford University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Allan Cohan is a lawyer practicing white collar complex litigation- civil and criminal, criminal tax litigation, civil tax litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at William A. Cohan, P.C. in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Allan Cohan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Allan Cohan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

William Allan Cohan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Allan Cohan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

William Allan Cohan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Class Action

William Allan Cohan is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Tax Litigation

William Allan Cohan is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Rancho Santa Fe or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Allan Cohan

Where is William Allan Cohan's law office located?
William Allan Cohan's law practice is located in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The firm is William A. Cohan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Allan Cohan handle?
William Allan Cohan focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, class action, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Allan Cohan practiced law?
William Allan Cohan has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Allan Cohan go to law school?
William Allan Cohan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Allan Cohan for a consultation?
You can contact William Allan Cohan 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 William Allan Cohan received?
William Allan Cohan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1976
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1989

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.