Family Law

• Divorce
  If you are contemplating or have recently experienced divorce or separation, you may have tax-related questions and planning issues. Our attorneys have many years of experience guiding clients and their divorce and family law attorneys through the various tax pitfalls that are often encountered in these situations.  It is imperative to have an advocate that will guide you through this process with the tax ramifications in mind to prevent unpleasant surprises later.  It also can be advantageous for you to contact us based on the tax risks you face when entering divorce and separation negotiations. We will help safeguard your interests and can provide tax consulting when drafting divorce or separation agreements.  We can also assist in interpreting the tax provisions of divorce and separation agreements and act as an expert witness for divorce proceedings.
• Guardianship
  We draft customized estate documents to obtain the desired results for you and your family. An estate plan protects your assets and ensures they pass to whom you choose.  It also allows you to designate who would act on your behalf if you are unable to do so and ensures that minor children are taken care of through guardianship provisions.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Formation
  We provide personalized business formation and planning services to physicians, dentists, orthodontists, and other medical and dental professionals. We have experience guiding clients in the healthcare industry from the start-up phase all the way through to succession planning. Our team of lawyers and CPAs understand the healthcare industry and can help ensure your business will operate smoothly while minimizing tax liabilities. Please call our office for a free initial consultation. We can assist your medical or dental practice in the following areas...
• Business Disputes
  We are excited to announce that 2023 marks the 20 year anniversary of the founding of our firm! We celebrate this milestone with gratitude for our clients, our colleagues, and the community that we have served for the past two decades. We pride ourselves on providing technical expertise with integrity and compassion and serving as trusted legal, tax & business advisors for our clients. We look forward to the future and continuing to deliver the highest level of expertise and care in the areas of estate planning, business law, probate administration, and tax services.
• Business Transactions
  The Cohen Law Firm provides tax consulting and tax controversy services for both individuals and businesses.  We also provide guidance on complex business transactions and estate planning.  Please contact us for a free initial consultation.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Once you have the correct entity in place, it is vital that you have all the necessary documents prepared to help protect yourself and your assets from liability. Organizing documents also outline owner rights and responsibilities and create a clear plan for future transitions in ownership. When these documents are tailored to your business, they prevent countless headaches and lay the foundation for success. Are you planning to retire or sell your business, or do you want to plan for eventual disability or death? If so, we can help you understand the tax implications, the type of transition that best fits your needs and integrate succession planning and estate planning.
• Wills
• Trusts
  Trust Administration involves the management of trust property according to the trust document’s terms.  We help trustees to understand and fulfill their responsibilities when it is time to administer a trust.  We work with the trustee to navigate this process efficiently and ensure that the terms of the trust are being met.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Our team of attorneys and certified public accountants use their extensive knowledge of the tax law and their practical experience working with tax authorities to help clients resolve tax controversy issues. We can assist in both individual and business tax matters.  Our attorneys have negotiation privileges which can be used to your benefit for the IRS as well as state and local representation. Our strong understanding of tax compliance creates an advantage for clients and the dispute resolutions we achieve for them. We analyze each unique situation and develop pivotal responses based on our broad experience.  Our team also assists with tax compliance to ensure proper reporting to the federal and state tax authorities.  We utilize our depth of tax knowledge to help clients minimize taxes on their current tax returns and employ strategic tax planning for future tax years.