Debra S. Cohen, Lawyer at Newman Ferrara LLP

Debra S. Cohen, Of Counsel Attorney
Civil Rights, Government, Discrimination

Phone:347-815-7651
Address: 1250 Broadway, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Law Firm:	Newman Ferrara LLP
Lawyer:	Debra S. Cohen
Phone:	347-815-7651
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Of Counsel
Practice Areas:	Civil Rights, Government, Discrimination
Bio:	Ms. Cohen co-chairs our Civil Rights Practice Group where she concentrates in litigation involving police misconduct.Ms. Cohen's first civil rights case involved the 1996 death of Charles Campbell --shot in a Westchester parking lot by an off-duty New York City police officer (who was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years to life in prison). In a subsequently filed civil suit, a federal jury awarded the Campbell family a multi-million dollar verdict. Since then, Ms. Cohen has represented a wide variety of clients whose civil rights and constitutional entitlements were violated by police, schools, local planning and building department officials, as well as private employers. She utilizes a variety of strategies to achieve the best possible outcome, including litigation, negotiation, media, and community-based organizing.In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Cohen has authored several articles and op-ed pieces on civil rights, land use, and open government issues. Her piece entitled, "Rebuilding Yonkers," published in the Spring 2009 edition of the New York State Bar Association's Government, Law and Policy Journal, examined the positive impact of New York State's FOIL and Open Meetings Law on Yonkers' economic development. She has also written op-eds which have been published by the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Gannett's Journal News and other regional and national newspapers. In an article published by the New York
Admitted:	1999, New York;
College:
Law School:	Pace University Law School, Class of 1998, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Debra S. Cohen, graduated from Pace University Law School, Class of 1998, J.D., is now employed by Newman Ferrara LLP at 1250 Broadway, 27th Floor New York, NY 10001.Debra S. Cohen is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Debra S. Cohen as your lawyer, you should consider whether Debra S. Cohen offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Debra S. Cohen has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Debra S. Cohen's office is located at New York, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Debra S. Cohen has been admitted in 1999, New York;. His or her practice areas include Civil Rights, Government, Discrimination.

Debra S. Cohen's college and law school education includes , Pace University Law School, Class of 1998, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Ms. Cohen co-chairs our Civil Rights Practice Group where she concentrates in litigation involving police misconduct.Ms. Cohen's first civil rights case involved the 1996 death of Charles Campbell --shot in a Westchester parking lot by an off-duty New York City police officer (who was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years to life in prison). In a subsequently filed civil suit, a federal jury awarded the Campbell family a multi-million dollar verdict. Since then, Ms. Cohen has represented a wide variety of clients whose civil rights and constitutional entitlements were violated by police, schools, local planning and building department officials, as well as private employers. She utilizes a variety of strategies to achieve the best possible outcome, including litigation, negotiation, media, and community-based organizing.In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Cohen has authored several articles and op-ed pieces on civil rights, land use, and open government issues. Her piece entitled, "Rebuilding Yonkers," published in the Spring 2009 edition of the New York State Bar Association's Government, Law and Policy Journal, examined the positive impact of New York State's FOIL and Open Meetings Law on Yonkers' economic development. She has also written op-eds which have been published by the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Gannett's Journal News and other regional and national newspapers. In an article published by the New York . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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