Merrill Robyn Cohen

Merrill Robyn Cohen

4.5
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

7 Penn Plaza Suite 1602, New York, NY

About Merrill

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

Law firm specializing in complex business and family immigration and uncontested matrimonial matters. Our clients include research hosptials, large and small business as well as artists (actors, musicians, painters, etc.), athletes, research scientists and business people who have reached the very top of their field.

33 years | 500 cases

95%
Family 5%

Our firm also handles a substantial amount of matrimonial matters including prenuptial agreements, separation agreements and uncontested divorces.

15 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC

7 Penn Plaza Suite 1602, New York, NY, 10001

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Merrill Robyn Cohen's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zac | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Law Clerk

Merrill is truly one of the best immigration lawyers in the United States!! Merrill successfully obtained an E3 Visa for me when I began my career in the U.S. She then successfully navigated me through the steps and obtained for me, an E37 Green Card and I am now a permanent resident!!! This wa...s no easy task, as it required matching my skillset to the position, extensive advice, working with my employer to obtain the necessary documents, and giving me a clear pathway to a green card. Merrill worked tirelessly for my case, even when, at times I was nervous it would not work out. She was clear about the timeframes, and she always put me at ease. She was fully transparent. Merrill and her team were a pleasure to work with. I would without a doubt recommend Merrill Cohen and her team to anyone wanting to have the best chance at successfully getting a visa or green card in the United States.

Posted by Gosia | July 10, 2015 | Immigration

Merrill is a Master, Proffesional and definitely The Best. Thank you

Merrill is a Master and I've no doubts she is the best in her profession in NYC. She is amazing. But more important: She is an expert in her filed. She knows her work and is able to find solutions for her clients. I got my Green Card approval after 7 months from applying for it. This says everyt...hing. i didn't have to ask anybody to sponsor me, jump into unhealthy marriage or any other weird case. Sometimes I feel stupid listening sad stories of people struggling with their cases. Before I met her I talked to over 15 lawyers. Most of them offered me "no solution" and rest wanted to make quick money on advice that would give me no solution. This is not Merrill. She is worth her price and even more. I feel blessed I met her and definitely will recommend her.

Posted by Chris | November 13, 2014 | Immigration

Positive Results!

Merrill and her team were fantastic while handling my case. Her team was very knowledgeable and used there many years of experience to get a positive result in my case. She was there with me every step of the way and went above and beyond in times when it was needed. I would highly recommend Merri...ll to anyone who has an immigration issue and needs legal advice.

Posted by Sugandh G Agrawal | September 25, 2014 | Immigration

You won't be disappointed! Highly recommend.

I'm happy to write a review for Merrill and her team. We worked with them recently to file for my green card through the EB-1 category. I strongly believe that Merrill would not take up a case if she didn't believe that it was strong and would make it through. Getting all our paperwork was probab...ly the only most time consuming part of the procedure. Merrill made sure our application was thorough. From day they filed I had my green card within 3 months! You can trust that she will guide you with honesty and in the right direction. I'm very happy to have worked with her for my family's case and highly recommend her.

Posted by Andres | September 18, 2014

A+ immigration lawyer. EB1- greencard of extraordinary ability

Merrill is truly a professional. I have recommended many times and will continue to do so. I was very lucky to come across her. Merrill will explain to you in detail everything you want to know, and she will consider all options for any action you are thinking of taking. In addition, she always r...esponded to my emails in a timely manner and her staff is exceptional as well. She really knows how to structure and present your case, and this is what makes her so great!

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Merrill Robyn Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cohen is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Merrill Cohen is an excellent attorney with expertise in all areas of immigration law. She is particularly adept at working with "extraordinary" foreign nationals in business, the arts, and athletics. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Cohen."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Two National Leadership Awards., Presidential Commission, Congressional Medal of Distinction, Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal

Associations

1998 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Sciences, Business, Education or Athletics

Approved

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Education

1991

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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