Stewart L. Cohen

Stewart L. Cohen is a veteran trial attorney and Shareholder at Cohen, Placitella, Roth, where he focuses his legal practice on complex civil litigation. For over three decades, he has represented clients in high-stakes cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, workplace accidents, and class actions. His work has led to landmark recoveries, including a Top 100 Jury Verdict in the U.S. and a Top Settlement in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Cohen graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1973 with a B.A., earning a High Distinction in the Honors Program and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in 1977. His academic excellence laid a strong foundation for a legal career marked by impact and integrity.

Stewart L. Cohen has earned national recognition throughout his distinguished career for his trial work and legal contributions. He has helped victims recover from negligent medical care, unsafe infrastructure, and environmental harm. His clients have included catastrophically injured children, victims of bank fraud, and the State of Pennsylvania in environmental damage claims. His courtroom success spans federal and state courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Mr. Cohen is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has served on the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including as Chair. He was also appointed to the Judicial Selection Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His accolades include the Distinguished Alumni Award from Penn State and repeated listings in Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

As a recognized authority on trial law and ethics, Mr. Cohen has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Temple Law. His legacy is built on advocacy, scholarship, and public service—delivering justice while shaping the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Cohen, Placitella & Roth
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, New York Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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