About Clifford B
Clifford B Cohn took an uncommon path into law. He began in the humanities, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art from Brandeis University in 1973. Years later he returned to academia for a law degree at the University of Miami. The combination of a liberal arts grounding and formal legal training shaped his approach to analysis and argument.
After law school Cohn built a courtroom-oriented practice. Records show admissions in Pennsylvania and Florida, plus authority to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. That mix of state and federal credentials reflects steady work across jurisdictional lines rather than a single niche.
Over the years he practiced at COHN & ASSOCIATES. The name suggests a private firm setting. Martindale-Hubbell has listed him among Preeminent Lawyers in America, an indication of peer recognition recorded in that directory. Beyond those entries, his public biography emphasizes courtroom work and appellate matters.
Colleagues describe him as methodical at the lectern and careful in preparation. He is the sort of lawyer who builds cases step by step, favoring proof and precedent over rhetoric. That method serves well in appellate work, where record and reasoning carry the day.
Cohn’s education, spanning art history and law, gave him a particular eye for detail. He can dissect documents and trace inconsistencies across lengthy records. That skill translates to both factual development and brief writing. It also helps when cases require sorting through layers of testimony and exhibits.
He has maintained a presence in both Pennsylvania and Florida legal communities. Admission to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Third Circuit allows him to pursue appeals beyond trial courts. Those credentials do not alone define a practice, but they do enable a broader range of litigation options for clients who require multi-jurisdictional representation.
His professional profile is practical rather than flashy. It highlights steady courtroom participation, appellate readiness, and a background that mixes liberal arts and law. He remains active in private practice at COHN & ASSOCIATES. His current practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts.
