Steven Michael Cohen

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Steven Michael Cohen

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Litigation
    25 years, 1,000 cases
  • 30% Civil Rights
    25 years, 200 cases
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    25 years, 500 cases

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Contact Information

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  • 716-748-6575
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  • HoganWillig - Lancaster Office
    43 Central Avenue
    Lancaster, NY 14086
    Office: 716-748-6575
    Fax: 716-636-7606
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  • HoganWillig - Buffalo Office
    155 Summer Street
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    Office: 716-748-6575
    Fax: 716-636-7606
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  • HoganWillig - Main Office
    2410 North Forest Rd.
    Amherst, NY 14068
    Office: 716-748-6575
    Fax: 716-636-7606
    Office: 716-748-6575
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From New York City originally and now residing and practicing law in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cohen has been successfully trying civil and criminal cases,... more

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5 star rating

“Strongly Recommended For Business And Personal Matters”

Posted by: Rudolph, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: When you put your legal troubles in Mr. Cohen's hands, he gives you 100%. He has an uncanny ability to always get the best results possible for his... more
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5 star rating

“An effective, caring attorney”

Posted by: Peter, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Steve has represented both myself and my family in several different matters. He has always been exceptionally prepared and fought to protect our... more
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Peer Endorsements

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15 endorsements


Matthew Lindsay Kolken

Steve is one of the good guys. He works exceptionally hard for his clients, and always puts their interests above his own.

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Kolken , Buffalo (NY), 4 months ago
Doreen Elizabeth Letty

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Doreen Letty , Getzville (NY), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

24 years since Steven Michael Cohen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1989 05/21/2011
Pennsylvania Active 2011 05/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Litigation Chair at HoganWillig 2009–present
Managing Partner at Lorenzo & Cohen 1989–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law Juris Doctorate 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2012
Super Lawyer 2008 - 2011 Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Pennsylvania Bar Association 2010–present
Member United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association 2010–present
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Winning the Will Contest Before Probate Elder Law 2004
IRC Section 1244: An Entrepeneur's Hedge Against Losses Erie County Bar Journal 1993

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Expert Witnesses: Frye, Daubert and Emerging Standards, 2010 New York State Bar Association 2010
Unjust Conviction and Wrongful Incarceration: When the System Fails, 2009 Civil Rights Symposium 2009
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