Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saddle Brook, NJ
Cohn, Lifland, Pearlman, Herrmann & Knopf LLP has been a cornerstone of legal excellence in Northern New Jersey since 1924. Our firm was founded on the principle of delivering superior legal service to individuals and businesses, a commitment that remains unwavering today. With a team of 23 experienced attorneys, we specialize in litigation, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, employment law, real estate, and complex commercial cases. Our attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in class action settlements. We are frequently consulted by other law firms as co-counsel, reflecting our reputation as trusted legal experts.Our practice extends beyond litigation to include business transactions, real estate, and environmental law, serving clients ranging from local individuals to national corporations. We take pride in being recognized as 'lawyers' lawyers'a go-to resource for complex legal challenges. Our legacy of results-driven representation is built on over a century of dedicated service to our community and clients. We are committed to addressing both personal and business legal needs with the same rigor and expertise that have defined our practice for generations. Please contact us to learn how our team can advocate for your interests.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Bankruptcy
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Environmental Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of legal experience serving Northern New Jersey.
- Our team includes 23 attorneys recognized for handling complex litigation.
- We are frequently consulted by other law firms as co-counsel.
- Our attorneys have secured hundreds of millions in class action settlements.
- We provide dedicated representation in state and federal courts nationwide.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves complex business disputes through strategic advocacy. We represent corporations and individuals in contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and regulatory matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we deliver solutions tailored to clients' financial and operational goals.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and alimony. Our attorneys prioritize clients' emotional and financial well-being while navigating New Jersey's family court system. We combine compassionate counsel with aggressive representation to protect family interests.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury team secures compensation for clients injured in accidents, medical malpractice, or product defects. We leverage extensive trial experience to negotiate settlements or litigate cases involving significant damages and long-term recovery needs.
Bankruptcy
We guide individuals and businesses through bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, and 13. Our approach focuses on debt discharge, asset protection, and financial restructuring while ensuring compliance with federal bankruptcy regulations.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, zoning disputes, and title issues. We assist with contract negotiations, closings, and litigation to protect property rights for homeowners, developers, and business entities.
People
Joshua P. Cohn
Managing Partner
Joshua P. Cohn leads the firm with expertise in litigation and business law. He has represented clients in complex commercial disputes for over two decades, focusing on strategic outcomes in state and federal courts.
Michael Alderman
Associate
Michael Alderman specializes in civil litigation, assisting clients with dispute resolution and courtroom advocacy. He brings recent experience in legal research and case strategy development to the firm's litigation practice.
Matthew F. Gately
Partner
Matthew F. Gately has practiced law for ten years, focusing on commercial litigation and business transactions. He advises corporations on contract disputes and regulatory compliance matters across multiple industries.
Audra DePaolo
Partner
Audra DePaolo represents clients in family law and estate planning matters. She provides counsel on divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and comprehensive estate administration solutions.
Jeffrey W. Herrmann
Partner
Jeffrey W. Herrmann specializes in environmental litigation and real estate law. He has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving land use regulations and property development challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does Cohn Lifland specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, real estate, employment law, and environmental litigation for individuals and businesses.
How long has Cohn Lifland been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services in Northern New Jersey since 1924, with over a century of combined attorney experience.
Do you handle cases outside Northern New Jersey?
While based in Northern New Jersey, we represent clients statewide and act as co-counsel for law firms across the United States.
What makes Cohn Lifland different from other law firms?
Our century-long reputation for handling complex litigation and being trusted by other attorneys as co-counsel distinguishes our results-driven legal representation.
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