Steven Michael Cohen

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HoganWillig, PLLC- Criminal & Litigation Chair

Experience: 36 years

Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and 4 others

New York, Pennsylvania, U.S. Supreme Court and 7 others

Legal Elite of Western New York, Special Edition Judicial Award and 5 others

Awards 7

Experience 36y

Videos 2

Online & Web 7

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From New York City originally and now residing and practicing law in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cohen has been successfully trying civil and criminal cases, including numerous civil rights and constitutional law cases, for over 25 years. In addition to corporate clients and individual litigation clients, he regularly represents local, state and federal law enforcement officers from numerous agencies, defending them in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. Admitted to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, he has been admitted pro hac vice to conduct trials in many other states. Mr. Cohen is frequently brought in as special trial counsel by other law firms in civil rights and complex litigation cases. Steven M. Cohen has appeared on local and national media, including Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 24 Hours, CNN, Dr. Drew and Geraldo Rivera to discuss cases he has been involved with. His cases have been featured in the Buffalo Law Journal, New York Law Journal, National Law Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press outlets. Mr. Cohen is a co-founder of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocate's Council (LEOAC) and lives in Williamsville, New York with his wife Pamela.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York

Since 1989

Pennsylvania

Since 2011

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2013

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York

Since 1989

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Since 2010

United States Court of Federal Claims

Since 2010

United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

Since 2010

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Since 1989

United States Tax Court

Since 1989

Professional Experience

2009 - Current

HoganWillig

Litigation Chair

1992 - 2009

Lorenzo & Cohen

Partner

1989 - 1992

Law Offices of Steven M. Cohen, Esq.

Solo Practitioner

Education

1987

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

J.D. (1987)

1980 - 1984

State University of New York - Stony Brook

B.A. (1984)

Awards

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Legal Elite of Western New York

Buffalo Law Journal

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Special Edition Judicial Award

Martindale Hubbel

Steven Michael Cohen

Strathmore's Who's Who

Strathmore

Presidential Who's Who

Presidential

Who's Who in Law - Buffalo Business First

Buffalo Business First

New York State Super Lawyers - Upstate Edition

Super Lawyers

AV - Preeminent

Martindale Hubbel

Contacts

HoganWillig, PLLC 2410 N. Forest Road Amherst NY 14068 Toll-Free: (716) 636-7600

HoganWillig, PLLC- Lancaster 43 Central Ave. Lancaster NY 14086 Toll-Free: (716) 636-7600 Telephone: (716) 636-7600

HoganWillig, PLLC- Buffalo 155 Summer Street Buffalo NY 14222 Telephone: (716) 636-7600

HoganWillig, PLLC- Lockport 770 Davison Rd. Lockport NY 14094 Telephone: (716) 636-7600

HoganWillig, PLLC- Ellicottville 6133 Route 219 South Ste. 1005 Ellicottville NY 14731 Telephone: (716) 636-7600

Videos

WGRZ's 2Sides - Stand Your Ground Law

Attorney Steven M. Cohen appearing on WGRZ's 2Sides to discuss the Stand Your Ground Law.

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The Case of Stark Irony

Attorney Steven M. Cohen appearing on WGRZ's 2Sides

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Steven Michael Cohen HoganWillig, PLLC- Criminal & Litigation Chair

Experience: 36 years

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Phone: (716) 636-7600

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Agricultural Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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