Cohen&Green P.L.L.C. is a New York City law firm specializing in civil rights litigation and movement lawyering, fiercely advocating for justice in cases involving police misconduct, protester defense, and systemic government corruption. Born from a shared commitment to transformative legal advocacy, the firm stands out for its unwavering dedication to collective liberation and constitutional rights protection.
The firm takes a community-centered approach, representing thousands of clients in complex individual, multi-plaintiff, and class action cases. With a focus on holding state actors accountable, Cohen&Green primarily serves individuals and groups affected by abuses within the criminal legal system, employment discrimination, and efforts to suppress civil liberties. Their practice is deeply rooted in solidarity, accessibility, and strategic impact litigation.
Services Offered
- Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Litigation
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests and Appeals
- Criminal Defense
- Mass Protester Defense
- Anti-SLAPP and Defamation Defense
- Voting Rights Advocacy
- Employment Discrimination Cases
- Retaliation Reporting and Grievance Filing
- Severance Negotiation
- Trusts and Estates Planning and Administration
- Estate Distribution and Surrogate Court Navigation
Serving clients primarily in New York, the firm has achieved notable successes in high-impact constitutional rights cases, particularly those related to protests, correctional facilities, and federal prisons. Their resources include multilingual “Know Your Rights” materials, reflecting their commitment to accessible community education and support.
