Mark S Cohen

Mark S Cohen is a partner at the firm’s Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, office, where he brings decades of experience advising a diverse range of business and nonprofit clients. His practice focuses on taxation, trusts and estates, partnerships and joint ventures, commercial real estate, affordable housing, and nonprofit and charitable organizations. Clients trust Mark for his practical advice, thoughtful planning, and in-depth understanding of complex tax and real estate matters. He is known for providing clear guidance that helps individuals and organizations achieve their financial and operational goals.

Mark graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1982 and further deepened his academic training with a Master of Letters from Lincoln College, University of Oxford in 1984. Mark is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the United States Tax Court and is active in the Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.

Mark S Cohen represents clients in real estate finance and development projects, including historic rehabilitation and low-income housing tax credit equity syndication, tax-exempt financing, the EB-5 program, and other funding strategies. He works with investors, lenders, developers, and other stakeholders to navigate complex transactions and funding structures. Before joining the firm in 2002, Mark was chairman of the Tax Department at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP, where he practiced for seventeen years and developed a respected reputation in tax law and nonprofit advising.

Beyond his legal practice, Mark frequently speaks on cutting-edge tax law and nonprofit corporation issues and has served in key leadership roles on numerous nonprofit boards. His commitment to exceptional client service, hands-on community engagement, and practical, results-driven guidance makes him a trusted legal advisor for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Askot, Weiner & Cohen, LLP

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lincoln College, University of Oxford
  Master of Letters (M.Litt.)
• Cornell University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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