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Shawn B. Cohen
Cohen Law Offices
4076 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 713-9808 | Fax: (814) 693-0501
http://www.attyshawncohen.com/PI.htm
http://www.attyshawncohen.com/index%20bk.html
Aggressive Representation, Proven Results
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle personal injury cases as well as Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury - Defense
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
PA, May 1997
Bar Number: 79478
Other Court Admissions
Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Courts, U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Association Memberships
American Association for Justice, Association of Trial Attorneys of America, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on personal injury/accidents, workers' compensation, social security, criminal law, debt collection laws and bankruptcy. I always exceed the required number of continuing educations hours.
Example Cases
I frequently handle auto, truck, pedestrian, dog bite, social security disability and workers compensation cases. I am compassionate and want to make sure my injury and disability clients are well taken care of so they can spend their time recuperating instead of worrying about the financial aspect of their injuries.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Penn State University
City:
University Park
State:
PA
Year:
1993
Focus and Accomplishments:
President of the National Agricultural Marketing Association
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Widener University School of Law
City:
Wilmington
State:
DE
Year:
1995
Focus and Accomplishments:
Completed bankruptcy clinic and Pennsylvania clinic
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Firm Focus and History
I founded Cohen Law Offices in April of 2007 in Duncansville, PA. I am opening a satellite office in Harrisburg, since I have many clients from Duncansville/Altoona, Harrisburg and Carlisle.
We provide personal attention and aggressive representation for people in need of assistance for personal injury/accidents, workers compensation, social security or bankruptcy claims. We want to help families stay in their homes.
Previous Employment Summary
I was a paralegal with Cohen, Axinn & Cohen before becoming an associate with the firm in 1995 and then a partner for eight years.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think all individuals should try to educate themselves through good legal counseling. Education of the client is always beneficial so that both the lawyer and the client are on the same page. I talk to people on their own level, no matter what their educational level may be. I want clients to understand what is going on in their case at all times.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am usually willing to review documents prepared by clients, but always prefer to talk to them either face to face or on the phone by teleconference. However, I will not use their documents as my work product.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I typically do not want to coach clients to represent themselves because it can lead to very painful results and is likely to end in disaster. However, if people cannot afford representation in a hearing, I try to make sure they are prepared to attend by having a thorough consultation beforehand.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I believed that by becoming a lawyer I could protect people who could not protect themselves from banks and insurance companies. I believe that every individual has the right to the best representation, especially when those that have the resources in this country try to take advantage of those who do not.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I worked many physical labor jobs throughout my teenage and college years. I worked as a secretary and paralegal at Cohen, Axinn & Cohen until I became licensed as a lawyer. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth; I have had to work hard for what I have. My personal life as a husband and father makes me compassionate. I grew up around people who had many things in life as well as those who did not have much. I have represented blue collar clients as well as doctors and other lawyers in many types of legal matters.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I am a born negotiator. I am competitive and love going to battle. I was too small to play football, so I treat my law practice as if I were on the football field blitzing and tackling the other team. I love to be the underdog and to defend people who cannot defend themselves.
What do you like best about your career?
I like being competitive and working with people.
Tell us about your law firm:
My wife, Lisa, manages our offices and works as a paralegal, bookkeeper and marketing director. She is very compassionate and knows what is going on with all of our clients at all times. Clients can always call her and she can reassure them, if they are anxious.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a very compassionate and caring person and always give my best to my clients. I can easily talk to anyone and make them feel comfortable. I thrive on competition with insurance companies and creditors, but I also have a great working relationship with other attorneys and medical providers, which helps bring most of the personal injury/accident and workers compensation claims to settlement without a trial. Because I handle various types of cases, I can address many types of legal matters - I am multi-dimensional in my analysis of different clients' situations.
Personal Interests:
My family, Penn State Football, fast cars, giving back to my community. I am a Mason and a Shriner.
Office Manager/Assistant
Lisa.
Fax
(814) 693-0501
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Additional Offices
Duncansville, PA
1149 Municipal Drive
Duncansville, PA 16635
(717) 713-9808
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Personal injury/accidents, workers compensation and social security cases are charged on a contingent fee basis. Bankruptcy fees depend on the chapter filed, complications and county filed in and whether or not people are self-employed or own businesses.
Hourly Rates
There are no hourly rates for personal injury/accident, workers compensation and social security cases - they are contingent on you receiving a settlement. Bankruptcy cases are a fixed fee, depending on the complexity of the case.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation for personal injury/accidents, workers' compensation cases, social security disability denials and personal bankruptcies.
Typical Retainer
Our retainer depends on the type of case.
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