Steven Michael Cohen

Tiveron Law, PLLC- Criminal & Litigation Chair

From New York City originally and now residing and practicing law in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cohen has been successfully trying civil and criminal cases, including high profile civil rights and constitutional law cases, for over 30 years. In addition to corporate and individual litigation clients, he regularly represents local, state and federal law enforcement officers from various agencies, defending them in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. Admitted to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, he has been admitted pro hac vice to handle matters in many other states. Mr. Cohen is frequently brought in as special trial counsel by other law firms in civil rights and complex litigation cases. Steven M. Cohen has appeared on local and national media, including Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 24 Hours, CNN, Dr. Drew, FOX News, and Geraldo Rivera to discuss cases he has been involved with. His cases have been featured in the Buffalo Law Journal, New York Law Journal, National Law Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press outlets.

Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime

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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
New York
Since 1989
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Litigation Chair
Tiveron Law PLLC
2009 –

Current

Partner
Lorenzo & Cohen
1992 –

2009

Became Managing Partner in 2002
Associate
Lorenzo & Hamilton
1991 –

1992

Solo Practitioner
Law Offices of Steven M. Cohen, Esq.
1989 –

1990

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
J.D. (1987)

1987

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State University of New York – Stony Brook
B.A. (1984)
1980


1984

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Legal Elite of Western New York
Buffalo Law Journal
2018
AV Preeminent Judicial
Martindale – Hubbell
2016
From 2016 to present, was voted by peers and members of the judiciary to earn this status
Special Edition Judicial Award
Martindale Hubbel
2015
Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Strathmore
Presidential Who’s Who
Presidential

Who’s Who in Law – Buffalo Business First
Buffalo Business First
New York State Super Lawyers – Upstate Edition
Super Lawyers
AV – Preeminent
Martindale Hubbel

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Law Enforcement Advocate’s Counsel

Associate Counsel
Current
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New York State Bar

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Member
1989 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Civil Rights Attorney Steve Cohen senses a Buffalo Police coverup is afoot
Investigative Post
September 14, 2018
Websites & Blogs

Website
Blog


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Lancaster, NY 14086
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155 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
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Tiveron Law – Lockport Office
770 Davison Rd.
Lockport, NY 14094
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Telephone: (716) 636-7600

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6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731
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