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Derek Cohen

Derek Cohen

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

White Collar Criminal Defense, Internal Investigations and Complex Litigation.

Career

Derek A. Cohen, a partner at Rottenstriech Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP, leads the firm's white collar criminal defense and investigations practice. Mr. Cohen, a former federal and state prosecutor, is an experienced trial lawyer with a varied litigation practice and has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts over the last 30 years.

Professional Memberships

New York Council of Defense Lawyers

Manhattan DA Alumni Association

Former AUSA Association (EDPA)

DOJ Fraud Alumni

Personal

JD, Boston University School of Law, 1995 (cum laude); BA, University at Albany State University of New York, 1992

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Derek Cohen's clients benefit from his extensive experience handling a vast array of criminal defense matters, including significant internal and external investigations, fraud allegations and potential FCPA violations.

Strengths

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  • He is a really sound advisor.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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