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Barry Cohen

Barry Cohen

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  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • New Jersey
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Biography

Mr. Cohen was a founding partner and currently is Of Counsel. For more than 35 years, his practice was civil litigation, focusing on personal injury, maritime, product liability, professional negligence, and construction accident claims. Mr. Cohen is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney (2001 to present), which is the highest specialty certification available to NJ civil trial attorneys.

Mr. Cohen has been recognized for his outstanding legal work as well as his service to the community.

Education
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
J.D. (1979)
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
B.A. (1974)
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Certifications
Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, 2001 to present
New Jersey Supreme Court
Awards
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Mr. Cohen has been named 12 times as a NJ Super Lawyer for Personal Injury.
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Best Law Firm, Personal Injury, Tier 2 NJ
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for nine years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for eight years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for seven years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for six years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for five years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for four years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for three consecutive years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury for two consecutive years
Super Lawyers - NJ Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Named in the New Jersey issue of “Super Lawyers®” in the area of personal injury
Outstanding Service to the Community and Bar
Atlantic County Bar Association
Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Community Service
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Young Leadership Award
Federation of Jewish Agencies of Atlantic County
Volunteer of the Year Award
Volunteer Center of Atlantic County
Professional Associations
Atlantic County Bar Association
Member, Judicial Appointments Committee (2008-2010)
Current
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New Jersey Trial Association
Lecturer
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Activities: Annual Boardwalk Seminar
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Vincent S. Haneman America Inn of Court, Atlantic Chapter
Master
- Current
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Atlantic County and Cape May County
Civil Trial Arbitrator
- Current
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New Jersey American Association of Justice
Member, State Board of Trustees
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Activities: formerly known as New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association
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New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Trustrees (1995-present)
- Current
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New Jersey State Bar  # 015171979
Member
- Current
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National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council
Board Member
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State of NJ Israel Trade Commission
Member
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Activities: Appointed by Governor Whitman
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National Committee on Energy and the Environment
National Co-chair
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National Immigration Task Force
National Co-chair
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National Women’s Task Force
National Co-chair
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New Jersey Defense Association
South Jersey Vice President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Petro Cohen
Blog
Can I Seek Compensation If My Meniscal Lesions Are Work-Related?
Blog
Spring Safety for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Blog
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Blog
Legal Remedies for the Emotional Effects of a Dog Bite
Blog
Understanding the Importance of Auto Insurance Coverage Selections
Blog
How Do I Know if I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Blog
Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents
Blog
New Jersey Boating Accidents 101
Blog
Fatal Traffic Accidents Are on the Rise in New Jersey, Particularly in Shore Counties
Blog
When Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Intersect
Blog
Truck Driver Injuries Shift Into High Gear
Blog
Some Leading (But Lesser-Known) Causes of Car Accidents in New Jersey
Blog
Experiencing Tinnitus from Your Workplace
Contact & Map
Petro Cohen, P.C.
The Executive Plaza
2111 New Road, Suite 202
Northfield, NJ 08225
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 677-1700
Cell: (609) 432-4665
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Cape May
211 S. Main Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 729-1187
Cell: (609) 432-4665
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Cherry Hill
Beowulf Plaza
1814 E. Rt 70, Suite 336
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (856) 673-4181
Cell: (609) 432-4665
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Trenton Area
100 Horizon Center Blvd.
Suite 111
Hamilton, NJ 08691
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 528-5621
Cell: (609) 432-4665
Fax: (609) 677-1790