He focuses his practice on counseling clients in the equipment finance, real estate, construction and transportation industries regarding a broad range of leasing and finance transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring matters and related litigation.

Mr. Cohen is a recognized leader in the equipment finance and asset-based lending industries. He advises equipment finance and leasing companies, financial institutions, asset-based lenders and other lenders in leasing, finance and foreclosure matters related to heavy equipment and machinery, taxi medallions, commercial real estate and other assets. He also represents asset-based lenders and equipment leasing and finance clients as secured and unsecured corporate creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings throughout the United States. He is a frequent speaker on various topics relating to the equipment leasing and finance industry, and has served on numerous committees for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the industry’s main trade association.

In addition to his equipment and asset-based finance experience, Mr. Cohen is frequently sought out by clients for advice in all types of construction law-related matters.

Mr. Cohen is also a seasoned and effective litigator, with experience in all areas of commercial litigation, fraud and contract disputes, construction litigation, and bankruptcy-related litigation, as well as in lease enforcement matters and the enforcement of judgments. He has represented clients in all phases of litigation before U.S. federal and state courts, from injunctions to trials and appeals.