Steven Michael Cohen
Tiveron Law, 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 high profile civil rights and constitutional law cases, for over 30 years. In addition to corporate and individual litigation clients, he regularly represents local, state and federal law enforcement officers from various 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 handle matters 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, FOX News, 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.
- 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
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- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- New York
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- Pennsylvania
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- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, NDNY
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York
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- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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- United States Court of Federal Claims
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- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
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- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
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- United States Tax Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Litigation Chair
- Tiveron Law PLLC
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- Partner
- Lorenzo & Cohen
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- Became Managing Partner in 2002
- Associate
- Lorenzo & Hamilton
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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)
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- State University of New York - Stony Brook
- B.A. (1984)
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- Legal Elite of Western New York
- Buffalo Law Journal
- AV Preeminent Judicial
- Martindale - Hubbell
- From 2016 to present, was voted by peers and members of the judiciary to earn this status
- Special Edition Judicial Award
- Martindale Hubbel
- Strathmore's Who's Who
- Strathmore
- Presidential Who's Who
- Presidential
- 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
- Constitutional Limits on Police Power and Martial Law, Throughout Western New York
- This presentation given from 2020 to present
- Recognizing and Dealing with Prosecutorial Misconduct, Western New York, Various locations
- This presentation is given by me every few years at various locations
- 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
