Lewis R. Cohen – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman https://www.wsh-law.com At the Crossroads of Business, Government & the Law Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2025/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:06 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11292 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America 2024 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2024/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:02:12 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10645 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

Tampa, FL

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]]> It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague Lewis Cohen https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/it-is-with-profound-sadness-that-we-share-the-news-of-the-passing-of-our-esteemed-colleague-lewis-cohen/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:36:50 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10573 It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague and cherished partner, Lewis R. Cohen. Words can not express the sadness we are feeling.  Lewis joined the firm in the summer of 2020 as a highly respected banking and transactional real estate attorney. We will remember Lewis […]

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]]> It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague and cherished partner, Lewis R. Cohen. Words can not express the sadness we are feeling. 

Lewis joined the firm in the summer of 2020 as a highly respected banking and transactional real estate attorney. We will remember Lewis for his warmth, sincerity, and humility. Lewis passed earlier this week at the conclusion of a year-long sabbatical traversing and residing in six continents. His wife, Holly, describes their past year as one filled with wonder, learning, fulfillment, and fun.  Lewis was blessed with a loyal base of institutional clients who looked forward to his return home. Our deepest sympathies are with Holly and their two children. 

Lewis leaves behind a lasting legacy at WSHC+B. We will miss him dearly.

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]]> WSHC+B attorneys named among Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the 2022 South Florida Legal Guide https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-named-among-top-lawyers-and-top-up-and-comers-in-the-2022-south-florida-legal-guide/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:04:20 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=9678 The firm is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The South Florida Legal Guide’s annual list of Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the region. Attorneys included as Top Lawyers are nominated by their peers, have extensive experience and a notable record of achievement. The […]

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]]> The firm is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The South Florida Legal Guide’s annual list of Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the region. Attorneys included as Top Lawyers are nominated by their peers, have extensive experience and a notable record of achievement. The Top Up and Comers are considered the next generation of leaders in the South Florida legal community.

The firm’s attorneys included in the guide are listed below.

Top Lawyers

Mitchell A. Bierman – Government Relations, Litigation

Mitchell J. Burnstein – Eminent Domain

Jamie A. Cole – Government Litigation, Corporate And Business Litigation

Andrew Demers – Banking and Financial Institutions

Alan K. Fertel – Entertainment And Sports, Civil Litigation

Chad S. Friedman – Land Use, Zoning and Environmental Law

Edward G. Guedes – Appellate Law

Alen H. Hsu – Business and Real Estate Litigation

Michael J. Kurzman – Construction Law

John Quick – Litigation

Anthony L. Recio – Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning

Brett J. Schneider – Employment Law

Clifford A. Schulman – Environmental, Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning

Joseph H. Serota – Corporate And Business Litigation, Government Litigation

Marc I. Solomon – Business Organizations, Acquisitions and Conveyances

Richard J. Weiss – Government

Rana M. Gorzeck – Banking or Commercial Real Estate

Lewis R. Cohen – Banking or Commercial Real Estate

 

Top Up and Comers

Alicia Gonzalez – Real Estate, Eminent Domain

Justin D. Luger – Litigation

Edward O. Martos – Land Use And Zoning

 

Click here to view the full 2022 South Florida Legal Guide.

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]]> Lewis R. Cohen discusses Ocean Bank’s sale of a property to a company mostly owned by bank insiders. https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/lewis-r-cohen-discusses-ocean-banks-sale-of-a-property-to-a-company-mostly-owned-by-bank-insiders/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:58:22 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=9008 In a story published by the South Florida Business Journal, Lewis R. Cohen discussed Ocean Bank’s sale of a property to a company mostly owned by bank insiders, which was made public through a rezoning application. As part of the application, it was revealed that the listed managing member only owns only 1% of the […]

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]]> In a story published by the South Florida Business Journal, Lewis R. Cohen discussed Ocean Bank’s sale of a property to a company mostly owned by bank insiders, which was made public through a rezoning application.

As part of the application, it was revealed that the listed managing member only owns only 1% of the company that purchased the property and about 92.4% of the LLC is owned by individuals who are also listed by the Federal Reserve System as owners of Ocean Bank.

Lewis told SFBJ that property sales to bank insiders are legally permissible if they are done correctly. He said the key is that the deal is executed on the same conditions and circumstances as it would be with a third party and that it doesn’t put the minority shareholders of the bank at a disadvantage. 

The insider deal would have to be disclosed to both its board of directors and the bank’s regulators, he added.

Click here to read the full article.

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]]> Lewis R. Cohen Joins Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman as Partner https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/lewis-r-cohen-joins-weiss-serota-helfman-cole-bierman-as-partner/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:59:17 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=7946 Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman P.L. announces the arrival of Lewis R. Cohen as Partner. Based in the law firm’s Miami office, Cohen is an accomplished banking attorney with four decades of experience. Cohen joins Weiss Serota after operating his own boutique firm for more than 20 years. He previously served as general counsel […]

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]]> Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman P.L. announces the arrival of Lewis R. Cohen as Partner. Based in the law firm’s Miami office, Cohen is an accomplished banking attorney with four decades of experience.

Cohen joins Weiss Serota after operating his own boutique firm for more than 20 years. He previously served as general counsel for a Florida-based national bank and outside general counsel for numerous banks and lenders. Cohen has expertise in banking law, commercial finance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and commercial litigation.

“Lewis is a tremendous addition to our Miami office and demonstrates our commitment to expanding our statewide complex commercial transaction practice,” said Miami Office Managing Director Mitch Bierman. “His creativity and his deep understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks and complex transactions complements the diverse expertise of our business attorneys.”

Cohen’s practice involves advising and representing banks in a variety of matters, including deposit operations, lending limits, online and mobile banking, vendor contracts, loan operations, commercial finance, loan documentation and regulatory matters. He also represents banks, individuals, and investors with respect to new loan transactions and modifications, real estate purchases, and sales and leasing of branch office facilities.

“I am thrilled to join such a terrific group of attorneys,” said Cohen. “The firm’s zoning, land use, municipal law, litigation and bankruptcy groups are a great complement to my practice, and I look forward to bringing my banking, finance and real estate experience to the firm’s existing Business Transactions Division.”

Cohen earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.

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