Basic Profile Info
- Name: Steven Michael Cohen
- Experience: 37 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Civil Rights, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime
- Jurisdictions: New York, Pennsylvania
- Website: https://www.tiveronlaw.com/
Education
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
J.D. (1987) (1987)
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State University of New York - Stony Brook
B.A. (1984) (1980 - 1984)
Experience
- Litigation Chair: Tiveron Law PLLC (2009 - Current)
- Partner: Lorenzo & Cohen (1992 - 2009)
- Associate: Lorenzo & Hamilton (1991 - 1992)
- Solo Practitioner: Law Offices of Steven M. Cohen, Esq. (1989 - 1990)
Associations
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Member (Current)
- Law Enforcement Advocate's Counsel: Associate Counsel (Current)
- New York State Bar  # 2271187: Member (1989 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1989)
- Pennsylvania (Since 2011)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, NDNY
- 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)
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Monday: | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Tuesday: | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Wednesday: | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Thursday: | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Friday: | 8 AM - 5 PM |
Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
Sunday: | Closed |
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Biography
Originally hailing from New York City and currently living and practicing law in Buffalo, NY, Mr. Cohen boasts over three decades of experience successfully litigating civil and criminal cases. His expertise extends to handling high-profile civil rights and constitutional law cases. In addition to representing both corporate and individual clients in litigation matters, he is known for his defense of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from various agencies in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. With admissions to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania, Mr. Cohen has also been granted pro hac vice admissions to handle cases in numerous other states. He is often enlisted as special trial counsel by fellow law firms for civil rights and intricate litigation cases. Steven M. Cohen has made appearances on both local and national media platforms, including Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 24 Hours, CNN, Dr. Drew, FOX News, and Geraldo Rivera, where he has discussed his involvement in various cases. His legal work has been showcased in publications such as the Buffalo Law Journal, New York Law Journal, National Law Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and various other Associated Press outlets.