Aaron M. Cohn

Aaron Cohn is a highly experienced attorney specializing in providing comprehensive legal counsel and representation to businesses of all sizes. With a keen focus on advising clients in a role as outside general counsel, Aaron guides clients through the intricacies of contract negotiation, ensuring their interests are protected and agreements are mutually beneficial. He is also adept at resolving disputes, helping clients navigate disagreements effectively and efficiently, whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation. Recognizing the importance of strong corporate governance, Aaron advises businesses on establishing and maintaining best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Beyond his advisory role, Aaron is a skilled litigator with a proven track record in resolving a wide range of commercial disputes. His expertise spans various areas, including investment fraud, construction defects, professional liability, corporate divorce, contract disputes, and consumer protection cases. Aaron's courtroom acumen and strategic thinking enable him to effectively advocate for his clients' interests and achieve favorable outcomes in many different types of disputes.

Aaron's commitment to his clients is unwavering. He takes the time to understand their unique needs and objectives, providing tailored legal solutions that align with their goals and resources. Whether he is negotiating a complex contract, mediating a dispute, or litigating a case, Aaron approaches each matter with meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients. His reputation as a trusted advisor and fierce advocate has earned Aaron the respect of clients and peers.

Aaron earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, his masters of science from the London School of Economics, and his law degree from the George Washington University School of Law, where he was a Thurgood Marshall Scholar each semester.

• Lead counsel in $200 million class action lawsuit involving investment fraud against a South Florida hedge fund.
• Lead counsel in a federal civil RICO case involving loan fraud that was successfully settled.
• Lead counsel in multi-million dollar claims against funeral home that misplaced the remains of the deceased.
• Lead counsel defending an engineering firm in the FIU bridge collapse case that settled collectively for more than $100 million.
• Lead counsel defending a guarantor on a purported debt exceeding $15 million.
• Counsel in defense of guarantor on $30M loan default.
• Counsel for private club that arbitrated development rights worth hundreds of millions of dollars on an island in South Florida.
• Counsel in several corporate “divorce” lawsuits and disputes between partners.
• Counsel in dozens of construction defect and payment disputes.
• Counsel in multi-million dollar arbitration for minority member in a management dispute over a closely held limited liability company.
• Counsel on several wrongful death trucking and construction matters involving multi-million dollar claims.
• Counsel for developer in trial and appeal; successfully defended development rights worth hundreds of millions.
• Counsel to borrower in mortgage fraud trial.

Super Lawyers®, Florida Rising Stars List, 2014-2020