Steven Michael Cohen
HoganWillig, PLLC- Criminal & Litigation ChairFrom 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.
- 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
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
- United States Tax Court
- English: Spoken, Written
- Litigation Chair
- HoganWillig
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- Partner
- Lorenzo & Cohen
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- Solo Practitioner
- Law Offices of Steven M. Cohen, Esq.
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- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- J.D. (1987)
- State University of New York - Stony Brook
- B.A. (1984)
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- Legal Elite of Western New York
- Buffalo Law Journal
- Special Edition Judicial Award
- Martindale Hubbel
- 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 Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Law Enforcement Advocate's Counsel
- Associate Counsel
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- New York State Bar # 2271187
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- Civil Rights Attorney Steve Cohen senses a Buffalo Police coverup is afoot
- Investigative Post
- 2nd Amendment- Firearm Forum, Ellicottville, NY
- Library
- 10.0 attorney rating
- Avvo.com
WGRZ's 2Sides - Stand Your Ground Law
Attorney Steven M. Cohen appearing on WGRZ's 2Sides
