Wayne R. Cohen

Wayne R. Cohen is the founder and managing partner of Cohen & Cohen, a leading personal injury law firm serving clients in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice on personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, automobile accidents, and class actions.

Mr. Cohen graduated from the University of Michigan (with distinction) and the University of Miami School of Law (cum laude). His legal skills and professionalism have earned him an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethical standards and legal ability.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Cohen has handled over 10,000 cases and recovered over $300 million for his clients. Washingtonian Magazine has recognized him numerous times as one of the top lawyers in Washington, D.C., and the National Trial Lawyers Association has named him among the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers.” He has also been consistently included in the Washington, DC Super Lawyers list.

Mr. Cohen has taught Trial Skills at The George Washington University Law School since 1993, contributing to the legal education of future attorneys. His leadership roles include serving as President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington D.C., Chairman of the Litigation Section of the D.C. Bar, and membership in various professional legal organizations.

Wayne R. Cohen is frequently featured in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, Fox News, and ABC News, where he is called upon for expert commentary on personal injury law. He is widely respected for his tenacious advocacy, courtroom presence, and unwavering commitment to justice for the injured.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Managing Partner, Cohen & Cohen
• Associate Professorial Lecturer, George Washington University Law School
• Member, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington D.C.
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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