$ 375-395 per hour
I have been practicing employment law, both through counseling and litigating for clients, during the emergence of the Silicon Valley as a tech center. This has provided an enormous wealth of practice experiences and case variety, positioning my firm at the cutting edge of legal precedent and advocacy. I continue to serve as a legal commentator for The NBC and CBS Nightly News, and am a published author in the fields of Civil Rights and Human Resources.
I am a Bay Area native who enjoys understanding clients' goals and helping them through difficult times. I offer an understanding ear, sound practical advice grounded in the law, and have developed a process for developing realistic solutions that are timely, with a law office that can carry them forward. I look forward to helping you.
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$ 375-395 per hour
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Acquired: 1980
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2084 Alameda Way, San Jose, CA, 95126-1002
46 Client Reviews
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Posted by khyung | May 08, 2018 | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable employee lawyer overbooked and unprofessional
Steven P Cohn is a knowledgeable attorney specialized on helping employees in lawsuits against employers. Although his advertised hourly retainer seems reasonable and tempting, he takes too many cases simultaneously and cannot afford special attention to individual cases. Because of his extremely o...
This is a four-year old concluded dispute with a consult client who has misrepresented virtually every fact claimed. Mr. Cohn promptly resigned at 30 days into the case due to a complaint of harassment by this new client by our female paralegal and our inability to communicate with this hostile client. Mr. Cohn immediately voluntarily offered and issued this client a full refund. Two and a half years later, after the client filed a claim against the next attorney who tried to help him, and with no further contact with our office, the client filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau seeking our refund, which had already been voluntarily provided at the time that Mr. Cohn declined the case. The BBB promptly held in Attorney Cohn's favor, followed immediately thereafter by this client's Avvo posting. We have represented over 6000 individuals over a 30-year career. You can't please all of the people all of the time but we should be able to expect that, when Mr. Kyung was found to be wrong, he will not slander us to the public simply because we declined to represent him. We have been consistently named as one of the top firms in the Silicon Valley and take pride in our record of fighting for employment rights.
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Integrity/Honesty/Empathy - Top Notch, Results Driven, Powerhouse Attorney
I have hired Attorney Cohn twice now to represent me in highly complex situations. After losing all hope and a great deal of money with another attorney, I was at my wits end. When I first met Attorney Cohn, his demeanor and interpersonal communication skills immediately put my mind at rest. Th...
Posted by Nicole | October 22, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Honest and Personable
I had an employment question regarding a wage and hour dispute with a former employer and Attorney Cohn helped me understand the different options I had to pursue additional back wages I was owed, such as contacting the California Labor Commission and described exactly what the process entailed. He w...
Posted by Stephanie | August 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
cut the bullshit and get right to the point with Steve he's the right choice for an attorney
I will make this review short and sweet. Mr. Cohen is the best choice you could make if your looking for an attorney Mr cohen is honest, reliable,and affordable also Mr cohen truly cares about his clients Mr cohen also is very patient with his clients take it from somebody that is a pain in the butt ...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended Advocacy Center for Empoloyment Law
My case was not an easy one, but Attorney Steven Paul Cohn worked on it for over a year and a half based on the retainer and knowing that he would not get any additional compensation at the end. He has exceptional interpersonal skills and offers practical and tangible ideas and real-world advice. His...
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mr. Cohn for over 30 years and worked with him on dozens of cases. He's the best! He is a knowledgable, hard working, caring attorney who represents his clients to the max. I send all of my labor and employment cases to him because I know my reputation is on the line and it's safe with him and his work. You simply can't do better in this field than Mr. Cohen."
"I met Mr. Cohn years ago when I was a court clerk observing a trial. Mr. Cohn ripped the defendant's rehearsed testimony to shred during cross-examination. He is a very skilled and respected attorney in the community, which I saw again firsthand when he and I represented opposing companies in a trade secret case. Furthermore, he's an all around decent guy, always willing to provide mentoring and advice to attorneys less experienced than him."
"I found Steven’s advocacy skills and experience to be superior, and I endorse his practice. Not only does he earn respect from his clients and colleagues, my impression is he is very well regarded by local judges – which is an asset to his practice and of benefit to his clients. I have rarely witnessed counsel be as fluid and articulate arguing for his client’s position or negotiating a difficult settlement; and these are talents they simply can’t teach in law school."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Steven Paul Cohn for your legal needs in the area of Employment Law. I have known Mr. Cohn for more than 40 years, and I have had the opportunity to observe him in all manner of life’s situations. Mr. Cohn has a keen intelligence, a winning attitude, and a highly competitive nature. As a lawyer, Mr. Cohn applies all of his many talents to get to the root of the issue and to make persuasive and effective arguments for his clients, about whom he cares deeply. Marc L. Shea"
"Steven Cohn is my "go-to" guy for anything related to employment law. I have sent many of my own clients to him for legal advice and representation and I have NEVER had anything but positive feedback from them. His ability to explain the most complex legal issues in an easy to understand language is part of what makes him an excellent attorney. But, having had the privilege of actually watching him in Court has only strengthened my opinion that he is truly at the top of his class. I recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an outstanding attorney and one of the top Labor/Employment attorneys in Santa Clara County; he has considerable experience in representing both employees and management which allows him to clearly identify both the strengths and weaknesses of a given case. Steve has considerable credibility among fellow attorneys which allows him to resolve most cases efficiently and timely. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Steve to consult on any labor/employment issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Cohn is a superb attorney, he has an amazing ability to cut through the case quickly, and reach a speedy and excellent resolution. As an example, in one matter I worked with him, he represented an employer, who was sued in what could have become a high profile and very expensive matter. Steve was quickly able to obtain a dismissal and complete resolution of the case, which saved the business. I highly recommend him."
"Steve knows his employment law and has been helping California's employees for a long time. I have referred many clients to Steve over the years."
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2005
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
2004
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
2003
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
2002
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
2001
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
2000
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
1999
Best of the Best: The Attorneys of The Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine
1996
Who's Who in American Law, American Registry of Who's Who
1996
Induction into Who's Who in the World, British Sterling's Who's Who
1992
Wiley W. Manual Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
1994 - Present
Attorney, Advocacy Center for Employment Law
1994 - Present
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
1990 - 1992
Law Professor, Santa Clara University School Of Law, Santa Clara, Ca
1989 - 1994
Attorney, Bohn, Bennion, Cohn & Niland
1985 - 2013
Mediator, County of Santa Clara Superior Court
1980 - 1986
Attorney, Gassett, Perry & Frank
1978 - 1980
Attorney General Research Clerk, State Of California, Department Of Justice Attorney General's Office
2004 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1985 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Santa Clara CountyMember
1980 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 2013
San Francisco Bar AssociationMember
1980 - 2020
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1980 - 2010
American Arbitration AssociationMember
$16,000,000 settlement setting records in Santa Clara County, State of CA and top 5 nationally
$3,000,000 in Merced County, record result, overcoming recreational activities and natural conditions immunities for the State of California.
Firing reversed; ordered to rehear for lesser discipline.
Firing overturned and federal case settled in confidential compromise.
Pending deliberations, and indicating full reinstatement to job with back pay, case was settled.
Case settled for approximately $225,000 without filing of suit.
Case successfully settled with confidential amount. Following defense appellate motions, case settled with record confidential amount in Sexual Harassment
Court approved settlement valued in the mid-seven figures, with establishment of a special needs trust for lifetime care.
Case was defended and affirmed on appeal.
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Certification in Civil Liberties
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Employment Investigations
2008
Continuing Education Lecturer
2007
Employment Claims
2003
Employee Leaves
2008
2003
1997
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