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Andrew M. Cohen

Andrew M. Cohen

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning & Probate

Biography

Andrew M. Cohen is the Principal of the Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen, P.C. Mr. Cohen's law practice focuses on trusts and estates, elder law, guardianship and special education law.

Mr. Cohen provides comprehensive estate planning for his clients with a special emphasis on assisting families who have a family member or loved one with special needs. Mr. Cohen strives to provide his clients with exceptional representation and support so that they feel comfortable throughout the scope of the legal representation. Mr. Cohen understands the stress that families with special needs members endure, and he is committed to providing the highest level of legal services at a fair and reasonable price.

Mr. Cohen has extensive experience in petitioning the courts for Guardianship, allowing family members to become vested with the appropriate authority to ensure that their loved ones with special needs are properly protected throughout their lifetime.

Mr. Cohen is a member of the New York State Bar Association and is active in the trusts & estates and elder law sections. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for his legal work and service to the special needs community and has been named in "Leadership in the Law", "Top Lawyers on Long Island" and recognized by "Super Lawyers" for his standing in the legal profession.

Andrew M. Cohen was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Mr. Cohen holds a Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School and an LLM in Taxation from the University of Miami, School of Law.

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
    • Juris Doctorate
  • University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
    • LL.M. in Taxation

Pro-Bono Activities

  • U.S. Federal Court Pro Bono Panel For Social Security/Disability Appeals
  • 2010 Recipient Of The Ep Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award For Dedication To The Disabled Community
  • 2017 Recipient Of The Susan Weshler Memorial Award For Community Service To The Special Needs Community
  • Top Lawyer Of Long Island, Member Of The True Partners Network And Island Business News Leadership In The Law

Professional Associations

  • Member of the New York State Bar Association, Active In The Trusts & Estates And Elder Law Sections
  • Charter Member Of The Nationally Recognized Academy Of Special Needs Planners

Specialties and Certifications

  • Certified Part 36 Guardian And Supplemental Needs Trustee