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Joel M Cohen

Joel M Cohen

USA 2026

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

13 years ranked

About

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USA

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Career

GDC White Collar Practice Co-Chair, AUSA, Supervisor Business/Securities Fraud Unit, Eastern District of New York; The prosecutor of Jordan Belfort and Stratton Oakmont, focus of film "The Wolf of Wall Street.” Exonerated at trial Wynnefield Capital hedge fund against SEC insider trading charges, secured indictment dismissal for Robert Morgan in $500 million mortgage fraud case.

Personal

JD, Duke University Law School, 1988.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Joel Cohen remains a fine choice of lawyer for clients facing a broad range of allegations. His expertise extends to matters including allegations of money laundering, securities fraud and criminal tax issues.

Strengths

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  • Joel is very client-friendly, responsive and a trusted adviser.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Joel is at the very top of the scale. He is simply outstanding in every regard.

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

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