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Josh Cohen is a partner of Cohen Law Partners. Josh has a proven history of seeking justice for his clients and advocating for safer active transportation throughout California.
Josh is on the Board of Directors of the California Bicycle Coalition, as well as a member of and donor to the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. He also donates to Los Angeles Walks and MoveLA, a county-wide organization devoted to transportation issues in Los Angeles. Josh is also a member the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He has completed trial advocacy training with the Los Angeles City Attorney Office’s Academy of Justice, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the University of Virginia Trial Advocacy Institute.
Josh graduated from Vermont Law School with a Juris Doctor (Dean’s List, American Jurisprudence Award), and a Master’s Degree (Cum Laude). During law school he clerked with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the London office of Dewey and LeBoeuf and the Office of the California Attorney General.
Before joining the firm, Josh was a member of a legal team that represented states, municipalities and water providers in recovering cleanup costs for contaminated groundwater. That team secured a $105 million dollar verdict for New York City in a federal suit against ExxonMobil to cleanup MTBE in the Queens aquifer.
Later, Josh worked at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted misdemeanors for the City of Los Angeles. Josh then worked with individual plaintiffs, litigating personal injury, legal and medical malpractice claims. Josh brings this experience to bear by expanding his father’s probate litigation practice to represent injured people in litigation involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death and other torts.
Before becoming a lawyer, Josh worked as a teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Prior to that, he was a professional drummer, performing nationally and internationally with countless artists, including the Breakestra, Macy Gray, the Wu Tang Clan and the Black-Eyed Peas. When not working, Josh splits his time hiking, biking, traveling, doing yoga, playing drums and spending time with his family.
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Posted by Joshua | November 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
Josh Marcuson
I had a head on collision on my bike, it was traumatic. At moments like that you realize that things are going to be bad, life is going to be difficult, everything is a struggle and you're on your own. Then I talked to Josh and that all changed. I had a team on my side, I felt looked after, I was ref...
Posted by Rose | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A caring, supportive protector and friend
I am so incredibly grateful to have found Josh Cohen at an absolutely terrifying and horrible time in my life. Josh was my Angel. After a devastating fall down a staircase that was probably two inches away from breaking my neck and leaving me dead or paralyzed - but thankfully didn't - Josh took ever...
Posted by Michael | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Josh is a great attorney and a real champion.
When my husband was knocked off his bicycle and badly hurt we wanted a really good attorney to help us get a fair and just settlement from the insurance company. I'm an attorney myself and asked around to find out who's the best in L.A. We got some referrals and I went and met some of them but once I...
Posted by Adam | April 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
Happy Client
I was rear ended on the 101 2 years ago and was experiencing considerable pain. I went to Dr/physical therapy, and THEN called Josh after my treatments. In hindsight I should've called him right away because the resulting insurance paperwork became quite the mess. Insurance company X paid, then d...
Posted by MK | April 09, 2013 | Insurance
Very Trustworthy, Reliable Attorney-- Highly Recommended
Josh is a highly trustworthy lawyer who helped me recover a more than satisfactory settlement from the insurance company of the driver with whom I was involved in an auto accident. He kept me updated on each step of the process and made sure all my questions were answered. I would highly recommend hi...
"Josh is a fantastic attorney. He fights for the physical, financial, and emotional recovery of his clients, and advocates for policies to benefit the community at large."
"Josh is a great attorney that knows what his clients need. He walks the walk for cyclists because he is a regular cyclist himself. He brings his passion for cycling as an advocate and always does a great job."
"Josh is one of the sharpest attorneys I know. We trained together years ago on trial matters and he was by far one of the most effective at reaching juries I've watched. Since then Josh has helped countless clients with personal injury matters and is a particular expert on bicycle injury claims. In matters where the jury's perception of the client counts - like personal injury - you need to have someone like Josh on your side who will connect with and persuade the jury to fully compensate your client for the harm they've suffered."
"Josh is a zealous advocate, with a very high level of knowledge in personal injury law. His combination of high legal acumen, strong negotiation skills and attention to clients make him a lawyer I would strongly recommend to anyone in need of representation. I endorse Josh Cohen."
"Josh is fantastic lawyer. He has a very thorough understanding of bicycle laws and bicycle injury cases. He is easy to work with and gets great results for his clients. Highly recommended."
"Josh Cohen knows personal injury. Among his areas of expertise is bicycle cases. Josh is professional, forthcoming, diligent, thorough and a powerful advocate for his clients. I recommend Josh Cohen for your personal injury needs."
"I routinely interact with Josh and know first hand he is an excellent attorney. I know I can always turn to Josh for sound legal advice, and Josh gets terrific results for his clients. I highly recommend Josh as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua Cohen is a zealous litigator. He is a cordial, professional, and hard working attorney. I have known Joshua for years, and find him to be very trustworthy-an important characteristic for an attorney. I highly recommend him."
"I have worked with Josh and his father Paul over the years. Josh is bright, hard working, and dedicated to his profession. He gets my highest recommendation."
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2019
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2018
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2018
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2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Dean's List, Vermont Law School
2008
Cum Laude, Vermont Law School
2007
American Jurisprudence Award, Vermont Law School
2011 - Present
Associate, Law Offices of Paul F. Cohen
2010 - 2011
Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
2009 - 2010
Staff Attorney, Sher Leff LLP
2008 - 2009
Intern, California Department Of Justice, Attorney General's Office, Natural Resources Division
2007 - 2007
Student Intern, Dewey & Le Boeuf
2007 - 2007
Student Intern, United States Environmental Protection Agency
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2012 - Present
California League of BicyclistsMember
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2011 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesParticipant
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bicycle CoaliationMember
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bicycle CoalitionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
$150,000 settlement
Obtained policy limits and med pay for plaintiff.
Recovery for client.
I obtained plaintiff's uninsured motorist policy limits.
I obtained 3rd party policy limits plus an additional sum from plaintiff's uninsured motorist policy.
$105 million dollar verdict on behalf of the City of New York.
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MA - Masters
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Cyclists' rights
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