Cohen Law Group

Litigation focus and client reach

Cohen Law Group is locally owned and operated in Boston's North End. The firm represents individuals and business entities. Its stated service area includes communities in Suffolk, Middlesex and Norfolk counties.

Litigation is a central part of the firm's work. The site says its lawyers handle cases in Massachusetts state and federal courts. It also identifies two trial lawyers and reports more than 65 years of combined experience.

That court focus matters because civil and criminal cases follow different rules, schedules and filing systems. State court cases can involve trial courts, motions, discovery and hearings. Federal matters use separate procedural rules and may require close control of deadlines and electronic filings.

Business formation and commercial disputes

The firm's business services cover formation, litigation, arbitration and mediation. Those areas address both the creation of a business and disputes that may arise during its operation. In my opinion as a reviewer, the express inclusion of both court proceedings and private dispute methods gives prospective clients a clear account of the available business work.

Forming and governing a business

Business formation usually begins with the choice of entity and ownership structure. Clients may need to consider management rights, voting authority, allocation of profits and the process for admitting or removing owners. Governing documents often record those decisions and set rules for later changes.

A formation matter can also involve state filings, tax questions and agreements among founders. The exact documents depend on the entity and the owners' plans. Careful drafting can define who has authority to enter contracts, approve major transactions or resolve an internal deadlock.

Litigation, arbitration and mediation

Commercial litigation usually starts with a complaint and an answer. The parties may exchange documents, take testimony under oath and ask the court to decide legal issues before trial. Settlement talks can occur at several points in that process.

Arbitration places the dispute before an arbitrator under an agreement or agreed rules. Mediation uses a neutral person to help the parties discuss a resolution, while the parties retain control over whether they settle. Cohen Law Group lists both methods within its business work.

Business disputes often turn on contracts, company records, correspondence and financial material. Early review of those documents can help identify the claims, defenses and available remedies. Court orders and procedural deadlines then shape how the case moves forward.

Criminal cases across several charge types

The site identifies drug offenses, white collar crime, violent crime, sex crimes, juvenile cases and DUI among the firm's criminal matters. This is a real list of charge categories published by the firm. Each category can involve different evidence and different consequences.

A criminal case commonly begins with an arrest, summons or formal charge. Early hearings may address release conditions and the next filing dates. Counsel then reviews police reports, witness accounts, recordings, physical evidence and laboratory material when those items exist.

Motion practice may concern searches, statements or the use of evidence at trial. A case may proceed through negotiation, evidentiary hearings, trial and sentencing. Juvenile proceedings have their own rules and goals, while white collar cases may involve a large volume of business or financial records.

How criminal evidence shapes the work

Drug and DUI matters can raise questions about a stop, a search, testing methods and the chain of custody. Violent crime and sex crime allegations may depend heavily on witness accounts, digital material and medical records. The particular charge controls which facts the prosecution must prove.

Defense preparation often requires a close comparison of the charging document with the evidence. Lawyers also track court dates, disclosure duties and motion deadlines. Cohen Law Group's stated trial focus is relevant when a criminal matter reaches an evidentiary hearing or trial.

Real estate transactions and property conflicts

The firm's real estate work includes purchase and sale agreements, financing, landlord and tenant disputes, zoning, easements, adverse possession and permit requests. These matters cover both planned transactions and contested property rights. The list also reaches municipal approval issues.

Purchases, sales and financing

A purchase and sale agreement records the parties' duties, deadlines and conditions. Financing can affect the timetable and the buyer's ability to complete the transaction. Property records, title issues and contract terms may require attention before closing.

Real estate disputes rely heavily on written material. Leases, deeds, plans, notices, payment records and correspondence can define the parties' positions. A lawyer may need to compare those records with statutes, local rules and the terms of the governing agreement.

Land use and ownership questions

Zoning and permit requests commonly involve a municipal board or department. The applicant may need plans, supporting documents and a record of the proposed use. Public hearings and appeal periods can affect the schedule.

Easement disputes concern rights to use another person's land for a stated purpose. Adverse possession claims examine possession and use over a legally relevant period. Landlord and tenant cases may involve lease terms, notices, property conditions or payment records.

Personal injury and workplace claims

Cohen Law Group lists catastrophic personal injury among its civil matters. A serious injury claim commonly requires records about the event, medical care, income effects and future needs. Liability and damages remain separate questions, and each requires supporting evidence.

Personal injury files can include incident reports, photographs, medical records, bills and witness statements. Insurance policies may affect the available sources of payment. When the parties dispute fault or damages, the matter may move into litigation.

Employment discrimination and termination matters

The firm also handles employment discrimination, wrongful termination and sexual harassment matters. These claims often depend on the sequence of workplace events. Emails, personnel records, policies, evaluations and witness accounts can become central documents.

Employment disputes may involve an employer's stated reason for an action and the employee's account of what occurred. Filing requirements and deadlines can depend on the type of claim and the forum. A careful chronology can connect workplace communications with hiring, discipline, termination or reported conduct.

Sexual harassment matters may concern reported behavior, the employer's response and the effect on working conditions. Discrimination claims require attention to the protected status at issue and the challenged employment decision. Wrongful termination claims turn on the legal basis for alleging that the discharge violated a contract or applicable law.

Attorney backgrounds and named areas of work

The site names Narini Badalian, Daze Swift Lee and Herbert S. Cohen under Attorney Profiles. Their stated backgrounds span corporate counsel work, litigation and several individual and business fields. The site lists Herbert S. Cohen in memoriam with the years 1933 to 2024.

Narini Badalian

Narini Badalian earned a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law. Badalian also earned a B.A. from The American University of Paris. The supplied profile describes professional positions in the United States and abroad.

Badalian's background includes work as corporate legal counsel at Publicis Group, a multinational company headquartered in Paris, France. That role adds an in-house corporate setting to the attorney information associated with Cohen Law Group. The profile identifies Badalian as an attorney with the firm in Boston.

Daze Swift Lee

Daze Swift Lee attended the University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth. The profile lists business, estate planning, family and tax matters. It also lists criminal defense, litigation, personal injury and real estate.

Directory information included in the supplied attorney material notes about 10 years of experience. Lee practices in the Boston area and is listed with Cohen Law Group. Several of Lee's listed fields overlap with the firm's published business, criminal, injury and property work.

Herbert S. Cohen

Herbert Stuart Cohen received an A.B. from Brown University in 1954 and a law degree from Columbia University in 1958. His stated work covered business litigation, closely held businesses, personal injury and real estate. It also covered domestic relations, elder care law and mediation.

His profile includes international matters and international arbitration. The site identifies him as a partner and now lists him in memoriam. Cohen Law Group also states that staff can assist clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Bengali and Korean.