Steven Paul Cohn

Steven Paul Cohn

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-45%), Hourly ($295-$350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Advocacy Center for Employment Law
    2084 Alameda Way
    San Jose, CA 95126
    Office: 408-557-0300
    Fax: 408-557-0309
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I have been practicing employment law, both through counselling and litigating for clients, during the emergence of the Silicon Valley as a tech center. This... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Mission accomplished”

Posted by: a State & Local Law client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Cohn was extremely knowledgeable of the law. In my initial consoltation, he told me the procedures of a claim and what to expect. He was very... more
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5 star rating

“We all deserve an equal opportunity!”

Posted by: a Employment client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I was harassed by a co-worker that constantly questioned my ethnic background, verbally scorned and yelled at me multiple times in the work place and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Marc Lawrence Shea

I wholeheartedly recommend Steven Paul Cohn for your legal needs in the area of Employment Law. I have known Mr. Cohn for more than 40 years, and I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Shea , San Jose (CA), 8 months ago
David John Luca

Steven Cohn is my "go-to" guy for anything related to employment law. I have sent many of my own clients to him for legal advice and representation... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Luca , San Jose (CA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since Steven Paul Cohn was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1980 12/20/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Advocacy Center for Employment Law 1994–present
Attorney at Bohn, Bennion, Cohn & Niland 1989–1994
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of San Diego School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Oxford University International Comparative Law Certification in Civil Liberties 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Wiley W. Manual Award State Bar of California 1992

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member California Employment Lawyers Association 2004–present
Member American Arbitration Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 42 Legal Answers
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27 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
10 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Human Resources Audits Lorman Education Services publication 2008
Time Off in California Lorman Education Services publication 2003
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Employment Investigations Continuing Education Series 2008
Continuing Education Lecturer Annual Employment Law Summary 2008
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