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• Aggressive & Experienced Litigator
• Business Transactions
• Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

A California
BUsiness
Law Firm

Business Formation

Drafting & Reviewing Contracts

Business Transactions

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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AV® Rated – Preeminent

Experienced Representation

Personalized Approach

Whether you want to form a new business entity, create a business succession plan, or need a contract drafted/reviewed, our experienced attorneys will sit down with you to assess your situation and develop a comprehensive strategy.

Both new business ventures and existing business operations can benefit greatly from sound legal advice. Starting a business involves considering what type of business entity to organize. Each possible choice has potentially far-reaching consequences including tax implications, liability, and governance issues. Your choice of a business entity, as well as how the organizing documents are drafted, can significantly affect your profitability and exposure to liability.

We will work with you to determine what type of business entity best fits your needs & help you to create the proper planning and operating agreements.

At the heart of any business relationship lies an agreement between two or more parties. A properly drafted agreement can help avoid liability and costly litigation. It is also vital that you have an attorney review any agreement that you are considering entering into so that you fully understand the terms and potential exposure. There are a number of different agreements that a business may need drafted or reviewed.

We can draft or review any type of business contract, giving you the confidence to move forward knowing exactly where you stand legally.

Business decisions you make every day can lead to disputes and/or lawsuits with vendors, customers, distributors and partners. Civil litigation, such as breach of contract lawsuits, fraud or negligence claims, and commercial disputes are an unfortunate part of operating a successful business.

If your business becomes involved in a serious dispute, you can rely on our litigation experience to represent you.

If you are considering buying or selling a business or you are in a business relationship with another company without a written agreement spelling out the rights and obligations of each party, there is always a chance of a misunderstanding that could adversely affect the relationship. That is why it is important to protect your business interests through legally enforceable documentation.

We will create the proper documentation needed to ensure all parties adhere to their obligations to the business transaction.

"From simple contract disputes to complex litigation matters, we have successfully represented local businesses for years and we can help you too. Call today and speak to an attorney regarding your business matter."

Jerome S. Cohen
Attorney At Law

Jerome S. Cohen is the firm’s founder.  Known for being a creative and results-oriented attorney, Mr. Cohen has prevailed in both trial and motion practice before the bankruptcy courts and has achieved favorable out of court settlements in national, regional, and local scale cases.   In Chapter 11 debtor representation, he has "confirmed"  numerous reorganization plans for his clients.  He has obtained a significant external recognition of cost-effective service and value-added -- substantial judicial approval of his fee requests.  

Mr. Cohen has more than four decades of business and legal experience. For two decades, he has specialized in business bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Mr. Cohen’s clients have included private and governmental entities, individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Since 2001, Mr. Cohen has carried the designation "Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law", conferred by the American Board of Certification, a highly respectable national peer review body. Few American lawyers can claim this distinction.

Mr. Cohen's clients have included, on the creditor side, the City of Long Beach (as crude oil supplier to Chapter 11 debtor Thrifty Oil Company); Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Long Beach; Fifth Third Trust Company (Ohio); Shoreline Village (owner of the Long Beach landmark waterfront shopping center); Franconia Two (owner of Tyson's Corner Mall, Virginia); and numerous other creditors in America and overseas, including creditors of airlines in Chapter 11.

Mr. Cohen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Swarthmore College and a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School, and Bar Admissions in California, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Maryland.  He received an AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell.  For 2012 and 2013, the publication "Super Lawyers" has listed Mr. Cohen in its Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights category.

Education:

• LL.B. - University of Pennsylvania Law School
• B.A. - Swarthmore College

Bar Admissions & Memberships:

• Admitted to practice in California, Delaware, District of Columbia & Maryland

Over 49 Years of Experience