Steven M. Cohen

Steven M. Cohen is a distinguished trial attorney with over three decades of experience in both civil and criminal litigation. As Chair of the Criminal and Litigation Practice Group, he represents corporate clients, individuals, and law enforcement officers in high-stakes legal matters across state and federal courts.

Steven earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1987 and his Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Stony Brook in 1984. He is admitted to practice in New York, Pennsylvania, and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Steven regularly defends local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. He is frequently retained as special trial counsel in complex litigation and civil rights cases, often collaborating with other law firms to secure favorable trial outcomes.

Steven’s legal work has earned broad recognition and media attention. Mr. Cohen’s cases have appeared in major outlets such as CNN, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. He has received numerous honors, including listings in The Best Lawyers in America, New York Super Lawyers, and Legal Elite of Western New York.

Steven is also the co-founder of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocate’s Council (LEOAC), reflecting his dedication to defending public servants. His AV-Preeminent Judicial Rating underscores his outstanding legal reputation among judges and peers alike.

With a career defined by courtroom excellence and high-profile representation, Steven M. Cohen remains a formidable advocate and trusted legal strategist for clients facing complex disputes throughout New York and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Criminal & Litigation Chair, Tiveron Law PLLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Bar Association of Erie County
• Associate Counsel, Law Enforcement Advocate’s Council (LEOAC)
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Pennsylvania

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York at Stony Brook
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges