Melissa Ilona Cohenson

Melissa Ilona Cohenson

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 12 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Guardianship ... +3 more

About Melissa

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

Civil Litigation, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Title IX Litigation, Guardianship Litigation, Contested foreign divorces, TROs, Elder and Special Needs Law Litigation-motion practice, discovery, hearings. Mediation. Trials

13 years

45%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills, Trusts, POA, HC Proxy, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, IRA distribution advise, Tax advise, Medicaid planning, Disability, Fiduciary responsibility advise, Asset Protection

13 years

15%
Guardianship 15%

13 years

15%
Elder Law 10%

13 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Attorney for buyer or seller-high net worth real property and co-op in NYC and neighboring counties throughout New York

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 195-325 per hour

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2013

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

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Melissa Ilona Cohenson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Eileen | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Melissa Ilona Cohenson - BRAVA!!!

Melissa met with me on several ocassions to review my contract needs for clients, employees, referrals, and photos. She was attentive, listened, and responsive. I am proud to have her on my team for my growing organizing business.

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Peter Gleason

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 13

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"Ms. Cohenson, is dedicated and determined to achieving the best results for her clients. She has a stellar reputation and exceptional knowledge in her fields of practice. The dedication to her craft makes her an obvious choice for your legal needs. Peter Gleason, Esq."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2012

International and Comparative Law Honors, FCSL

2012

Pro bono Honors, FCSL

Associations

2015 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Section

Member

2014 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Business Law Committee

Member

2014 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, International Law and Organizations Section

Member

2014 - 2017

American Bar Association

Real Property Trusts Estates Law

2013 - 2017

New York State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section

Member

2013 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2013 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2012

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Hebrew

English

Activity

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