About
Wayne R. Cohen, Esq., is a highly respected Santa Monica personal injury and car accident lawyer known for delivering strong results for injured clients with more than three decades of legal experience. He has appeared on major national media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and the LA Times, where he is frequently called on to discuss legal matters and public safety issues. His reputation is built on professionalism, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to helping accident victims secure the compensation they deserve.
Wayne earned his J.D. from the University of Miami and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His strong academic training, combined with decades of real-world experience, allows him to navigate complex personal injury claims with confidence and skill.
Wayne has focused on helping people injured through no fault of their own throughout his career. His work includes representing victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injury cases. He is known for fighting aggressively for his clients, negotiating with insurance companies, and taking cases to trial when necessary. His firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured individuals, helping them rebuild after life-changing events. Many clients praise his clear communication, thorough preparation, and unwavering dedication to achieving justice.
Wayne R. Cohen has also contributed to the legal field through education as an adjunct law professor for nearly 30 years. His deep understanding of personal injury law makes him a trusted source for news outlets and a respected advocate in the courtroom. His long list of professional honors, including repeated recognition as a Super Lawyer, reflects his strong commitment to excellence. Wayne continues to serve clients across Santa Monica at the Cohen Injury Law Group, P.C., and Los Angeles, with the same focus, compassion, and determination that have defined his career.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney/Owner, Cohen Injury Law Group, P.C.
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Columbia
- Florida
- Maryland
- New York
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Michigan
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration & Management, General
Awards & Badges



- Workers Compensation
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Birth Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents




