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, including numerous civil rights and constitutional law cases, for the past 20 years. In addition to corporate clients and individuals, he regularly represents local, state and federal law enforcement officers from numerous agencies, defending them in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
Admitted to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, he has been admitted pro hac vice to conduct trials in six other states. Mr. Cohen is frequently brought in as special trial counsel by other law firms in civil rights and complex litigation cases. Steven M. Cohen has appeared on local and national media, including Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, CNN and Geraldo Rivera to discuss cases he has been involved with. Mr. Cohen is a co-founder of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocate's Council (LEOAC) and lives in Williamsville, New York with his wife Pamela and sons Scott and Marc.
In addition to his admission to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, he is admitted in the following federal courts: Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC, the United States Tax Court, The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York.
Practice areas
31 years, 1,000 cases
31 years, 200 cases
31 years, 500 cases
HoganWillig - Main Office
2410 North Forest Rd.
Amherst, NY, 14068
HoganWillig - Buffalo Office
155 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY, 14222
HoganWillig - Lancaster Office
43 Central Avenue
Lancaster, NY, 14086
HoganWillig - Lockport Office
770 Davison Road
Lockport, NY, 14094
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2011 | 11/17/2019 |
NY | Currently registered | 1989 | 07/11/2019 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Upstate New York Super Lawyer- Civil Rights Law | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated - Peer Review | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated - Judicial Review | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in New York State | 2017 |
Legal Elite of Western New York | Business First | 2016 |
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Top Lawyers in New York | New York Times | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Judicially Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawers | 2016 |
Best Lawyers in New York State | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top Attorneys in New York | New York Times | 2015 |
Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers in New York State | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Attorneys in New York | New York Times | 2014 |
Best Lawyers in New York State | Best Lawers | 2013 |
Top Attorneys in New York | New York Times | 2013 |
Top Attorneys in New York | New York Times | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer 2008 - 2011 | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Who's Who | Strathmore's Who's Who in Law | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Litigation Chair | HoganWillig | 2009 - Present |
Managing Partner | Lorenzo & Cohen | 1989 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Sustaining Member | 1992 - Present |
American Trial Lawyers Association | Sustaining Member | 1991 - Present |
NYS Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Elder Law | Winning the Will Contest Before Probate | 2004 |
Erie County Bar Journal | IRC Section 1244: An Entrepeneur's Hedge Against Losses | 1993 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New York State Bar Association | Expert Witnesses: Frye, Daubert and Emerging Standards, 2010 | 2010 |
Civil Rights Symposium | Unjust Conviction and Wrongful Incarceration: When the System Fails, 2009 | 2009 |
STEP Conference, Rochester, NY | Legal Issues in EMS, 1992-2008 | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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USA v. Holley | Not guilty of any felonies. |
USA v. Rhodes | Not guilty verdict |
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Paul Pochepan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
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Robert Michalak, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
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Leonard London, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Apr 26, 2018
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Michael Kuzma, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is the kind of attorney I want in my corner. He is a fighter for social justice and does not shy away from the tough cases. If you want an attorney who will zealously represent you, Steve is the one for you!
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
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I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jason Urbaniak, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 4, 2014
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I've had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Cohen on a discrimination matter and his expertise and experience helped me reach an informed decision. I endorse him.
Matthew Kolken, Immigration Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
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Steve is one of the good guys. He works exceptionally hard for his clients, and always puts their interests above his own.
Doreen Letty, Real estate Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
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Carol Farrar, Business Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
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