Christopher N Coby Cohen

Christopher N Coby Cohen

also known as Coby Cohen, C N Coby Cohen

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Discrimination

1000 Second Avenue, Suite 1420, Seattle, WA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

Litigation on behalf of clients who have been injured, including railroad injuries (FELA), vehicle collisions, and child care injuries.

27 years | 150 cases

75%
Medical Malpractice 10%

Litigation on behalf of those injured by the breach of a duty of care by a medical professional.

8 years | 15 cases

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

Litigation on behalf of those whose lives have been cut short by the negligence of another.

8 years | 8 cases

10%
Discrimination 5%

Primarily litigation on behalf of railroad workers who have been illegally discriminated against under the FRSA, ADA, or FMLA.

8 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 6 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rossi Vucinovich PC

1000 Second Avenue, Suite 1420, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Christopher N Coby Cohen's Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Advocate

On October 31, 2017 I was riding my bike to a doctor appointment when, according to the police report, a van failed to yield the right of way and to control their speed and struck me and sent me flying through the air. I was briefly knocked out and woke to numerous injuries. Thus, began an intensive ...recuperation and months long recovery. On the recommendation of a friend I contacted Coby’s law firm. While I was still wheelchair bound Coby came to my home to meet with my wife and I. Coby discussed my accident and claim against the van’s insurer at great length. It was a very honest discussion with no pressure to hire Coby to be our lawyer. We continued to meet with Coby both in our home and at his office over the next couple of months. He was sympathetic, personable and dedicated to doing whatever it took to make me “Whole.” Coby was an excellent communicator and advocate from the beginning. He even worked with me to arrive at a contract with his law firm that I was comfortable with. He doggedly pursued witnesses, eventually obtaining a statement from an eye witness that was later helpful in making a case with the van driver’s insurance company. He gave us valuable advice and kept apprised of my injuries and recovery. He engaged in lengthy back and forth negotiations with the insurance company and eventually he obtained a strong settlement on my behalf. He was also able to negotiate a reduction in my medical bills saving us thousands of dollars. Thankfully, I have made a full recovery. And thanks to Coby’s representation we have received fair compensation for the pain and suffering my family and I went through. We were very grateful and fortunate to have Coby as our lawyer.

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Christopher N Coby Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Reiter

Litigation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Cohen for almost twenty years. Mr. Cohen is an excellent litigator and is highly ethical. His years of trial experience make him a great choice for any client looking for a skilled trial lawyer."

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Thomas Breen

Litigation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an experienced trial lawyer, Coby Cohen knows what to focus on during the pretrial stage of litigation. With trial preparation in mind, he also avoids getting bogged down on expensive and unproductive endeavors. He is always mindful of the value his work provides to his clients. And when the matter needs to be tried, Coby is a fearless and compelling court room advocate. I tried cases with Coby and watched him in action many times when we were King County Prosecuting Attorneys. He was never one to back down from trying (and winning) a difficult case. Simply put, he is a first-rate trial lawyer. I endorse him without reservation."

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Sims Weymuller

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cohen is a talented, principled and tenacious litigator. Any client our co-counsel would be well served to retain Coby Cohen."

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Michael Reiter

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

Order of the Barristers,

1998

Norman S. Ostrow Scholarship, NYU School of Law Moot Court Board

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Of Counsel, Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP

2016 - 2017

General Counsel, ReedHein & Associates

2011 - 2016

Assistant General Counsel-Litigation & Employment, Knowledge Universe-US

2006 - 2011

Partner, Shannon L. McDougald, P.S.

2004 - 2006

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecutor's Office

2000 - 2004

Associate, Perkins Coie LLP

1999 - 2000

Associate, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal

Associations

2013 - 2016

Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court

Master

Sample of Legal Cases

Severe ankle injury to railroader (FELA)

Settlement in excess of $2 million

Train Wreck Brain Injury

Jury verdict of $6,875,000

Welder injured by poor design and instruction

Settlement in excess of $400,000

Medical Malpractice Trial

Jury verdict of $3,250,000

Bike personal injury settlement

Settlement in excess of $600,000

Cats v. CFOP1

Plaintiff's verdict of full damages

Jarvis v. K2

A significant defense victory on a copyright issue

Quinault Indian Nation v. KeyBanc et al.

Positive defense outcome in arbitration

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Education

2016

University of Washington

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1999

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Strafford Legal Webinars Witness Preparation Strategies

2012

Consero Corporate Litigation Forum To Litigate or to Arbitrate--That is the Question

2011

Evidence and Objection Skills Training Preparing for the Unexpected at Trial

2010

Jury Selection and Other Jury Skills How to Avoid 12 Angry Jurors: Basics of Jury Selection

Languages

English

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