About J. Allan Cohen
J. Allan Cohen is the co-founder of The Cohen Law Firm, A Professional Corporation. A 1961 graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, Mr. Cohen was admitted to the practice of law in Maryland in 1962 and went on to build one of Baltimore's most respected general practice firms over a career spanning more than 62 years.
Mr. Cohen was admitted to practice before the United States District Court and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He proudly maintained his law office in Baltimore City for 56 years before relocating to the firm's current Pikesville location.
Prior to establishing his own solo general practice in 1987 under the name Law Offices of J. Allan Cohen, P.A., Mr. Cohen was a partner at the general practice firm of Friedman, Glorioso, Cohen and MacFadyen, P.A. In 2002, he formalized his long-standing partnership with his son Adam Sean Cohen by renaming the firm The Cohen Law Firm, A Professional Corporation and making Adam a full partner. Though recently retired from active practice, J. Allan Cohen's legacy of excellence and community service remains the foundation of the firm.
Bar Admissions
- State of Maryland (admitted 1962)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association – Lawyer Assistance Committee
- Member-at-Large, Executive Committee – Baltimore City Bar Association
- Former Co-Chair, BABC Lawyer Referral and Information Service
- Former Chair, Lawyer Counseling Committee
- Committee Service: Judicial Selection; Judicial Administration; Partnership in Education
- Participant, Memorial Minute Program – Baltimore City Bar Association
- Member, Attorney Grievance Commission Inquiry Panel and Peer Review Panel
- Volunteer, C.H.I.L.D. Program, Law Day, Young Lawyers Holiday Party for Homeless Children
- Volunteer and Speaker, Senior Law Day
Awards & Honors
| 2013 | Ten Year Volunteer Award – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service |
| 2011 | Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland – Maryland Pro Bono Service Award |
| 2004 | Bar Association of Baltimore City Presidential Award |
| 2003 | Fellowship – Baltimore Bar Foundation |
| 2002 | Fellowship – Maryland Bar Foundation |