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Faye Riva Cohen
About Faye
Biography
Faye Riva Cohen, Esquire has a wealth of extensive experience in numerous areas of the law, including, but not limited to, employment/labor law, civil rights, disability/Social Security, family law, personal injury, debt collection, estate litigation and real estate. Ms. Cohen's experience as a business owner and employer give her a well-rounded perspective often lacking in a traditional lawyer. Furthermore, her compassion for her clients makes her a strong advocate for their rights. She has not hesitated to confront, oppose, negotiate, and if necessary, litigate with major opponents. In a decision in a civil rights case a Federal Court Judge stated that "Ms. Cohen has demonstrated significant legal experience both in and out of the civil rights field. In this case, she has achieved a near remarkable result."
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
52 years
Civil Rights
20%
52 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
52 years
Employment and Labor
20%
52 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 51 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1974
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.
2047 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Faye Riva Cohen's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Avoid this lawyer if you have any desire to win your case and not throw your money away!
She is rude, and so is her staff. They take your money and do as little to nothing as they possibly can, giving you the run around while your case lingers and falls through the cracks. Do yourself a favor and avoid this firm!!
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Potential Clients Beware
If you want solid, legal counsel, that will actually help you, look elsewhere.
Posted by Tom | October 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Labor Attorney
I was terminated from my company after many years of service and I needed help! Faye and her team quickly reached out to my former employer and made sure that I received full retirement benefits including pension and health care, plus some severance pay. The legal process is long and tedious but Faye...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable & Compassionate...Highly recommend!
Towards the end of a very difficult employment legal battle, I sought out another attorney to get a second opinion on my case and release documents. I am so lucky my search led me to Faye Riva Cohen! Recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association & highly rated on Avvo, Faye was quickly able t...
Faye Riva Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked for Attorney Cohen when I first started practicing law. She introduced and taught me about Social Security Disability and other areas of law with great knowledge and guidance. She is a strong advocate for her clients. She also is very involved in the legal community and shares her vast experience with others through speaking engagements and committee memberships. I endorse Attorney Cohen."
"My law firm has had a working relationship with Faye for many years. Faye is an excellent attorney with a sharp mind, good communication skills and is well-regarded among her peers in the legal community. She is responsive to the clients we recommend to her. I highly recommend Faye."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The Lassen Law Firm endorses this excellent lawyer."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Stayed Suspension, Probation issued in PA, 2025
updated on 09/02/2025Suspension means an attorney will lose his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When a suspension is stayed and the attorney is given probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a time. If the probation period is uneventful, the attorney returns to practice when it expires.
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2011
Award for Family/Civil Law, Service, Reliability, Maryss
2010
Valor Award for Vision, Mantua Community Improvement Committee
2007
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1974 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.
Associations
Philadelphia Bar Association
Member
National Association of Social Security Claims Representatives
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Zankel v. Temple University, et al., E.D. Pa.
Gremo v. Potter, E.D. Pa.
Foster v. Philadelphia Police Department, et al., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1302 (2004)
Perry v. H&R Block East. Enter., Inc., E.D. Pa.
Walker v. School District of Phila., et al., Pa. Com. Pl
Palish v. SMG Corp., et al., Pa. Com. Pl.,
Rahme, M.D., v. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Pa. Com. Pl.,
Razzi v. Barnhart, E.D., Pa.,
Education
1972
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1967
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Speaking Engagements
2015
Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now
Wage and Benefit Issues
2013
Employee Health and Patient Safety – Flu Summit
Legality of employer flu mandates.
2012
Social Security Disability Bootcamp
Social Security
2011
Unemployment Insurance 1010: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits in Pennsylvania
Unemployment Compensation
2011
Social Security Disability Law Conference--Baltimore
Integrating and Enhancing Social Security Disability Claims With Civil Rights and Other Remedies
2011
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Social Security Disability Law
2010
Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits
Unemployment Insurance
2010
Considering Additional Types of Disability or Legal Relief for Your Social Security Disability Clients
Social Security and Disability
2009
FMLA Hot Topics 2009 Conference
FMLA Hot Topics
2007
Council on Education in Management Seminar
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
PROCRASTINATION IS NOT A PLUS
27 Sep 2013
Legal Guide
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HAVE YOUR WAY
04 Sep 2013
Legal Guide
Asking for a Little Respect
08 Aug 2013