
Mitchell Y. Cohen
Super Lawyers®Domestic Relations/Family Law Lawyers in Pearl River, NY in Pearl River, NY
About Mitchell Y. Cohen
Mitchell Cohen is a founding member of the firm and has devoted his practice to Matrimonial and Family Law since his graduation from law school and admission to the Bar of the State of New York in 1986. Mitch prides himself in being an effective negotiator and a zealous advocate in court. As a member of the New York State Bar Association, Mitch is a Past Chair of the Family Law Section, and currently serves as the Section's Delegate to the NYSBA House of Delegates, co-chair of the Section's By-Laws Committee and as a member of the Section's Executive Committee. As a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, he is a past Chair of the Family Law Section and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Section. Mitch is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a member of the Rockland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has lectured and written articles for the New York State Bar Association, continuing legal education seminars and on numerous occasions has served as Chair for the Westchester section of the State Bar Association's CLE programs. He has also lectured for the Westchester County Bar Association Family Law Section continuing legal education programs. He was a member of the Family Court Law Guardian Advisory Committees, Appellate Division, Second Department, Ninth Judicial District. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Mitchell Y. Cohen included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in Westchester County Superlawyers Other Sources of Feedback About Mitchell Y. Cohen Included on the 2025New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2010 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2009 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2008 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2007 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Emory University, 1982
- B.B.A.
- Major: Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education Program, New York State Bar Association
- Program Chair, New York State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education
- • Lecturer, Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education Program, Westchester County Bar Association
Published Works
Articles
- Co-Author, "Getting the Most Out of Experts", ABA Family Advocate, Summer, 1987
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1986
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2010 - Present (Finance Officer)
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section (Executive Committee Member)
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2009 - Present (Delegate to NYSBA House of Delegates)
- Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member, Executive Committee)
- Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008 - 2010 (Immediate Past Chair)
- The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005 - Present (Fellow)
- Rockland County Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
- Family Court Law Guardian Advisory Committees, Appellate Division, Second Department, Ninth Judicial District, 1995 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Kappa Alpha
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Mitchell Y. Cohen |
| Firm | Johnson & Cohen, LLP |
| Address | One Blue Hill Plaza, 11th Floor P.O. Box 1629, Pearl River, NY 10965 |
| Phone | 877-807-1472 |
| Phone | 914-922-9500 |
| Website | www.johnsoncohenlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |