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I graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985. I was an associate with attorney Lansing Roy practicing Florida bankruptcy law. In 1992 I joined my current firm of Ruff & Cohen, P.A. in 1992. I have handled, on behalf of debtors, in excess of 100 Chapter 11 reorganization cases, several thousand Chapter 7 cases, several hundred Chapter 13 cases, and even some rare Chapter 12 cases. I have over25 years of legal experience. I am admitted to every Florida bankruptcy court. I have successfully handled bankruptcy appeals in the Florida state courts, in federal Bankruptcy and District courts, and at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Ruff & Cohen, PA, 1756 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
Ruff & Cohen, P.A., 4010 Newberry Road, Ste. G, Gainesville, FL, 32607
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Posted by Gertrudis Rogers | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Attorney
She is a very professional and caring attorney. She was always prompt calling back. She helped me in this bankruptcy case which was discouraging and never overcharged me. I truely wish she would practice others types of law. I would recommend her 100%.
Posted by Angela | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
GREAT JOB !
Lisa did an awesome job for us in procuring rent payments in the case of a bankrupt tenant. She did an amazing job for us, and otained an almost unbelievable result: FULL payment was approved by the Trustee, through Lisa's efforts. Can't recommend her highly enough ! Thanks again Lisa !
Posted by Joe | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
A kind, compassionate, skilled, professional
Before I called Lisa Cohen about my financial issues I was overwhelmed with feelings of dread and anxiety. After our first consultation I felt hope for the first time in years. She explained every detail of the bankruptcy process in an easy to understand fashion and never made me feel rushed or press...
Posted by Keti R. Beguiristain | July 20, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
The best lawyer I have ever met
I want to give her 5 stars, the maximum. I'd also say that after a bad experience with a local law office, a lawyer friend recommended Ms. Cohen. A professional friend who accompanied me to the meetings I had with Ms. Cohen was also impressed about Ms. Cohen's abilities and knowledge of the subject...
Posted by George | April 14, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Superb Bankruptcy Attorney
Lisa Cohen is a consummate professional. She handled my Chapter 7 filing with compassion and the highest level of professionalism. I had a complex case, with many factors to be considered. She went the extra mile to thoroughly research and analyze alternative courses of action, and recommended a solu...
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2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Ratedll, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Book Award, Estates and Trusts, University of Florida College of Law
1984
Book Award, Evidence, University of Florida College of Law
1984
Book Award, Environmental Law, University of Florida College of Law
1982
Graduate Fellowship, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
1992 - Present
Attorney, Ruff & Cohen, PA
1985 - 1992
Attorney, Lansing J. Roy, P.A.
2011 - Present
Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationMember
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Court ordered that debtor's plan could not propose twenty year straight amortization of mortgage on commercial property.
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
IRS prevailed on issue of whether the Bankruptcy Code was unconstituional as applied
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Court ruled in Lisa Cohen's client's favor and awarded sanctions against U.S. for bringing suit
Lisa Cohen's client prevailed
Owner's association prevailed.
1985
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
2007
Foreclosure Law
2007
2006
Florida Exemption Law
2005
Changes in Bankruptcy Law Affecting Tax Collectors
2005
Means Testing Under BAPCPA
1994
Dischargeability of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy
1986
English