About Leighton
Leighton Cohen earned his law degree from Widener University Delaware School of Law in 1973 after completing a B.A. in English at the University of Maryland University College in 1968. He entered the legal profession in the 1970s and built a career that spans both public service and private practice. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis and writing that has informed his practice for decades.
He was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1976 and has maintained membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar since that year. Early in his career he worked in positions that are not part of this record, then moved into roles that combined counsel work with public-sector responsibilities. The passage from law school to a steady practice in Pennsylvania reflects a longer engagement with the state's courts and administrative bodies.
In 1992 Cohen served as an Assistant County Solicitor for the Lehigh County Department of Law. That appointment placed him at the intersection of municipal decision-making and legal oversight. As assistant solicitor he handled matters typical to county law offices, advising government officials on statutory questions, representing county institutions in administrative and judicial proceedings, and assisting with contracts and regulatory issues. The position required a working knowledge of local government operations and the legal frameworks that shape county services.
Cohen later established his private practice under the name Cohen Law Office. In private practice he continued to advise clients on matters that often overlapped with his public-sector work. Over the years he has represented individuals and entities before state and local tribunals and assisted in transactional and dispute-resolution matters. His background bridges courtroom work and advisory roles, and it informs the way he approaches cases and client matters.
Now in practice through Cohen Law Office, Cohen remains licensed and active in Pennsylvania. He keeps professional ties through long-standing membership in the state bar. His work today draws on decades of experience in both municipal law and private practice, and he handles civil and government-related matters for clients in the region. He currently practices at Cohen Law Office, concentrating on municipal and civil matters.
