About Donald
Practice areas
- Adoption: 35%
Representation of intended parents in domestic, private, agency, international, and contested adoptions, as well as in assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and embryo donation matters
43 years, 1,500 cases
- Personal injury: 30%
Representation of seriously injured individuals in cases involving auto accidents, falls, dangerous products, and medical malpractice.
43 years, 2,400 cases
- Real estate: 20%
Representation of individuals and business entities in purchase and sale of real estate including contract review and settlements, and in all zoning and planning board matters.
43 years, 1,000 cases
- Business: 10%
Representation of individuals and business entities including business formation, tax aspects, agreements, incorporations, dissolutions, and collections.
43 years, 700 cases
- Estate planning: 5%
Drafting of wills and trusts for clients including tax planning aspects
43 years, 250 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 1974 | 03/25/2017 |
| PA | Active | 1973 | 02/24/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer 2003-2009 | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
| Awesome Attorney 2007-2009 | South Jersey Magazine | 2009 |
| Top Attorney 2008-2009 | SJ Magazine | 2009 |
| Angel in Adoption | Congressional Coalition on Adoption | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Member | Cofsky & Zeidman, LLC | 1990 - Present |
| N/A | Law Office of Donald C. Cofsky | 1983 - 1990 |
| Partner | Mazer & Cofsky | 1978 - 1983 |
| N/A | Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia | 1975 - 1978 |
| N/A | Superior Court of Pennsylvania | 1973 - 1974 |
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| American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Law Attorneys | Fellow | 2009 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Jersey Academy of Adoption Attorneys | Founding Member | 2001 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Academy of Adoption Attorneys | Trustee and Fellow | 1996 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Association for Justice | Member | 1986 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Jersey Association for Justice | Member | 1986 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camden County Bar Association | Member | 1976 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member | 1976 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 1974 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | Tax Law | LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation | 1978 |
| Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1973 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Chemical Engineering | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1968 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Conference | Client Relations and Ethics | 2004 |
Attorney endorsements
(7)
Joanna Wilkinson, Adoption Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Attorney Donald Cofsky, Fellow and past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, on interstate adoptions. He is nationally known for his expertise in adoption law and enjoys an impeccable reputation. I highly endorse Donald Cofsky.
Robin Fleischner, Adoption Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Don. A past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, his professionalism, knowledge, and insight are unmatched. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com
Cost
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- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
209 Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ, 08033