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Bradford S. Cohen
  • Business Law, Tax Law, Estate Planning
  • California, New York
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Biography

Brad Cohen's practice emphasizes business planning related to complex corporate and partnership transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing and business succession planning, income tax planning, and estate tax planning, all on an integrated basis.

He is a member of JMBM’s Trusts & Estates Group which is recognized by U.S. News & World Report / Best Law Firms® with a National First Tier ranking in Trusts & Estates Law.

Brad is best known for his business and tax advice related to the motion picture, television, music, emerging media and sports industries. One of the focuses of his practice is coordinating the relationships among the entertainment, advertising and nonprofit industries. In addition, he advises real estate industry clients in sale, acquisition, deferred exchanges and financing, including structuring of Qualified Opportunity Zone funds.

He has incorporated his personal commitment to philanthropy into a key element of his legal practice, providing multi-faceted counsel to clients regarding their involvement in charitable endeavors, including developing strategic plans, outlining the associated tax benefits and identifying the appropriate corporate brands and sponsorships. Brad acted as principal counsel representing the lead donor who financed the acquisition, delivery and permanent exhibition of the Space Shuttle Endeavour located at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. He advises clients on tax controversy, executive compensation (including deferred compensation) and tax aspects of marital settlement negotiations. Brad was also a lobbyist before the United States Congress for the Tax Reform Research Group. He is also an Ironman Triathlon finisher.

Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. (1981) | Tax Law
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Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D. (1979)
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Northeastern University
B.A. (1976) | Accounting
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Professional Experience
Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Current
Speaking Engagements
Presentation: Tax and Estate Planning for Postmortem Celebrity
First Foundation: Multi-generational transfer strategies from an estate, tax, and financial planning perspective
Speaking Engagement: Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC: Tax Law for the Entertainment Business
Awards
Southern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
2005-2019
2018 Partner of Distinction
California Community Foundation
Power Lawyer
Hollywood Reporter's Top 20 Troubleshooters
2017-2018
Professional Associations
Century City Bar Association
Member
Current
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Motion Picture Tax Institute
Director
Current
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Venable Foundation
Board Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Tax Section Delegation
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California State Bar  # 110347
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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New York
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9th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Court of Claims
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Tax Court
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Bradford S. Cohen's Website Profile
Website
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Website
Contact & Map
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 203-8080
Fax: (310) 203-0567