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News From The Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.

  
  

Faye at Desk

Greetings from the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. What an unusually mild summer we have had; we hope you were able to take advantage of the nice weather and have a fun and safe summer.  We are now entering the season of brisk weather, changing leaves, and the harvest.   


Below is a taste of what has been happening at the
Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. since our last newsletter to you.  If you want to be kept up-to-date as things occur, please be sure to click the links below to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, where you can stay connected instantly with what's happening here at the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.  Comments and testimonials are always welcome and encouraged.

Firm News, Recognition, Articles, Seminars, Testimonials, and Other News

 

FIRM NEWS:   

 

On August 28, 2014 Shan R. Shah, Esquire joined our Firm as an associate.  Shan is a wonderful new addition to our Firm and we are confident you will agree.  He will be practicing in the areas of labor, employment, and disability law.  You can learn more about Shan on our website here.  

 

RECOGNITION: 

 

Faye Riva Cohen, Esquire was recognized in the 2014 Edition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers.

Ms. Cohen has also made the news.  Check out this article entitled "Phila. Ambulance Company Named in Age Discrimination Suit" in The Pennsylvania Record here.  
     

James W. Cushing, Esquire was appointed as Secretary to the Executive Board of the  Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia.

ARTICLES:

 

Our attorneys are asked to be regular contributors to, and/or columnists in, various legal publications, such as The Legal Intelligencer, Upon Further Review, and The Legal Intelligencer Blog.  Since our last newsletter, the following articles by our attorneys were published: 

  • Proof of Mailing Not Very Taxing, by James W. Cushing, Esquire, published on August 18, 2014 in Upon Further Review and can be viewed here.
  • Justices Carve Out Religious Exemptions from the ACA, by James W. Cushing, Esquire, published on August 15, 2014 in The Legal Intelligencer and can be viewed here. 
  • Dying to Get Divorced, by  James W. Cushing, Esquire, reprinted by the Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, Volume 36, Issue No.: 2, June 2014 edition (original printing in The Legal Intelligencer Blog can be seen here).
  • Statute of Limitations When Defendant Dies, by James W. Cushing, Esquire, published on June 24, 2014 in The Legal Intelligencer Blog, can be viewed here.
  • U.S Justices Allow Public Prayer at Town Board Meetings, by James W. Cushing, Esquire, published on June 24, 2014 in The Legal Intelligencer can be viewed here.
  • Claim for Ineffective Counsel is Ineffective, by James W. Cushing, Esquire, published on June 16, 2014 by Upon Further Review, can be viewed here.
SEMINARS: 

Our attorneys are often asked to lead seminars and/or teach classes on various areas of the law.  Ms. Cohen is currently preparing for a National Business Institute seminar to be held on February 18, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA.  The seminar is entitled "Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now" and Ms. Cohen will be speaking on wage and benefit issues.

LATEST TESTIMONIAL:   

 

TT: "I have used this firm to assist me in a variety of legal problems ranging from employment issues to real estate issues. They consistently provide me with excellent legal representation and always work with me to achieve a favorable resolution. I would recommend this firm for any of your legal needs."

   

OTHER NEWS:


Legal Research, Incorporated works closely with the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.  Its website is www.legalresearchinc.org.  It is a wonderful resource to assist you with legal research and writing in virtually any area of the law for very competitive prices.  We hope you enjoy it and find it useful.

Faye's Blog: Toughlawyerlady 

   

 

Faye Riva Cohen, Esquire has been blogging since August 2011 and has established a blogging site for that purpose. Her blog handle is Toughlawyerlady and you can find her blog here.  We encourage you to become one of her blog followers.

Since our last mailing, she has made several blog posts which are as follows (each title links to the below post of the same name):

In her blog, Ms. Cohen shares with you nuggets of wisdom and law drawn from her forty (40) years of experience as a practicing attorney.  We hope that you find the blog informative and helpful.

 

Be sure also to check out and follow James W. Cushing, Esquire's blog Judicial Support from time to time, which you can find here.

About The Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. 

The Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. will help you aggressively navigate the complicated legal system. We also have excellent relationships with other law firms which practice in areas of the law that we do not.  We can refer your case to them and monitor the progress of your case.  Please contact us with your questions and concerns at 215-563-7776. Telephone consultations are welcome. Notary services also available.  We also serve the Deaf Community as one of our attorneys is conversant in American Sign Language; check our web page for more information on our Deaf Legal Services.

 

What We Do

 

- Business Issues, Business Formation, Non-Profits, Collections and Contractual Disputes, Tax Law Issues

 

- Disability: Social Security, Short and Long Term Disability, Government Benefits, Repayment Issues

 

- Estate Planning & Litigation: Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and Estate Contests

 

- Family Law: Divorce, Support, Visitation, Custody, Paternity, PFA, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

 

- Identity Theft, Collection Issues

 

- Labor, Employment and Civil Rights: All Discrimination matters, Severance Agreements/Contracts, Union Representation Problems, Unemployment Compensation

 

- Personal Injury, Tort, and Police Brutality Claims

 

- Pension, ERISA, Wage and Hour Issues

 

- Real Estate: Agreements, Settlements, Foreclosures, Quiet Title, Ejectment, Zoning, Landlord Tenant

 

- Traffic Court/License/Insurance Issues

 

-Deaf Legal Services


Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.
2047 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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This newsletter is designed for general information only. The information presented in this newsletter should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Please note that the prior results achieved by this Firm do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.