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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 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 Alexis Rodriguez | May 12, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Experience
Excellent experience. Mrs. Cohen answered all my questions pre and post-bankruptcy. She was professional and knowledgeable. Even after filing, she has always been available to answer all my questions and many emails. Kudos to you, Mrs. Cohen and your law firm.
Posted by Connie | December 22, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Best of the Best
I was dreading the thought of filing bankrupty. Mrs. Cohen took the time to answer all of my MANY questions and made sure that I understood the process fully. Mrs. Cohen truly took the stress out of a very difficult situation. Thank you Mrs. Cohen!
Posted by April | July 04, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Service!
Filing bankruptcy can be a very terrifying experience. Mr. Ruff and Ms. Cohen were helpful and supportive through the entire process. They were very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Mr. Ruff spent several hours with me combing through every little detail. I could call at any time and they w...
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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
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