Donald S. Cohen

Early in his career, Don became a part of legal history when he served as counsel at the trial and appellate levels in the famous “snail darter” case (Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill, 437 U.S. 153 [1978]), litigated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The litigation resulted in a successful review by the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to practicing law in Chicago and the Pacific Northwest, Don has also taught law and served in senior administrative positions at the University of Puget Sound, University of Michigan, and University of Tennessee law schools.

Since joining GTH in 1982, Don’s practice has focused on telecommunications, energy, and other utility law, state and municipal law, and business litigation, including complex litigation. He serves as General Counsel to public utilities and consortiums of public utilities engaged in telecommunication and energy, including rural area broadband projects and renewable energy.

Municipal Law

Energy, Oil & Gas Law

Utilities

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Telecommunications Law
• Litigation

Washington

Since 1982

9th Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

U.S. Supreme Court

Partner

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

Current

Associate Professor

University of Puget Sound School of Law

1978 - 1982

Acting Dean/Associate Dean

University of Puget Sound School of Law

1979 - 1981

Acting Dean, 1980; Associate Dean, 1979 and 1981

Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate Studies

University of Michigan Law School

1976 - 1978

Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor

University of Tennessee College of Law

1974 - 1976

Private Business

1972 - 1974

Attorney

Jenner & Block, Chicago

1970 - 1972

Northwestern University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1970

Honors: cum laude; Order of the Coif; Law Review

Washington University School of Law

B.A. | Psychology

1967

Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa

Washington Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2015-2019

Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers in America

2015-2018

AV Rated

Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating

Citizen of the Year

City of Mercer Island

Washington State Bar  # 12480

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Federal Bar Association

Member

Current

King County Bar Association

Member

Current