Geoffrey M. Cahen is a securities, commercial, insurance and trusts/estates litigator who focuses his practice on representing businesses and individuals. He regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration tribunals. Prior to joining the firm, Geoffrey was a litigation associate at a large firm in New York City, New York.
Practice areas
17 years
17 years
13 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 09/12/2019 |
NY | Currently registered | 2003 | 12/06/2019 |
Legal answers | 28 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | Greenberg Traurig, P.A. | 2005 - 2014 |
Associate | Katten Muchin Rosenman | 2002 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Leadership Boca 2014 | Participant | 2014 - Present |
ADL | Civil Rights Committee Member | 2009 - Present |
Levis JCC | Director | 2008 - Present |
Florida Bar, Referral Service Committee | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Law Review | Florida Condominium Developers’ Potential Liabilities for Construction Defects Upon Association Turnover | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Fordham University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of Miami | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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4th Annual CLE Conference | The Ins and Outs of Mergers and Acquisitions | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Regnier v. Briny Breezes, Inc., (No. 50 2008 CA 024877 XXXX MB (AO), 2009 WL 1498640 (Fla.Cir.Ct. May 29, 2009) | Summary judgment granted in favor of association. |
Rosenstein v. The Edge Investors, LP, NO. 07-80903CIV-MIDDLEBR, 2009 WL 903806 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 30, 2009 ) | Summary Judgment granted for developer. |
Pilato v. The Edge Investors, LP, 609 F. Supp. 2d 1301 (S.D. Fla. 2009) | Claim dismissed. |
Barbosa, et al. v. UBS Fin. Services, Inc., et al., 07-02776, 2008 WL 3318777 (FINRA Jul. 22, 2008) | Claim dismissed. |
Pellegrino v. Koeckritz Dev. Of Boca Raton, LLC, NO. 08-80164-CIV-MARRA, 2008 WL 6128748 (S.D.Fla. July 10, 2008) | Claim dismissed. |
Sierra Equity Group, Inc. v. White Oak Partners, LLC, NO. 08-80017-CIV, 2009 WL 901500 (S.D.Fla. Mar. 30, 2009). | |
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Marquez v. PanAmerican Bank, 943 So. 2d 284 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006). | Claim dismissed. |
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Evan Appell, Litigation Attorney on Nov 14, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Geoff is a zealous advocate for his clients and works hard to get them great results.
Susan Budowski, Consumer protection Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Geoffrey and I co-counseled on a timeshare lawsuit together. He is a brilliant litigator and our client was happy with the outcome.
Scott Wellikoff, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Geoff. He is a extremely smart, friendly, and resourceful litigator who achieves successful results on behalf of his clients.
Shaun Malvin, Litigation Attorney on Aug 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Geoff Cahen. Mr. Cahen is a professional, responsive, and exceptionally bright attorney.
Jon Jacobson, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I wholeheartedly endorse this Geoff. He is an excellent attorney who represents best of our profession.
Jared Beck, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Geoff Cahen is a strong advocate for his clients.
Andrew Bucher, Mediation Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I have been the mediator for Mr. Cahen on numerous cases and his work has been exemplary
Nicole Dion, Litigation Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Geoffrey is an excellent probate litigation attorney. He will handle your case with compassion and competence.
Eric Neuman, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a bright, experienced and knowledgeable practitioner, well regarded by his peers in the legal community.
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