About Michael
Michael Cohen earned his B.A. in history from Emory University in 1968 after beginning his undergraduate studies in 1964. He went on to study law at the University of Georgia, completing his J.D. in 1972 after entering the law program in 1969. Those university years framed a career that has balanced classroom instruction, advisory roles and work in local courts.
Early in his professional life Cohen spent time in academia. In 1975 he served as an assistant professor teaching business law at Georgia State University. He brought practical perspectives to the classroom, translating legal principles into examples that students could apply. That teaching stint is part of a pattern: he returned to the bench and to public service at different points in his career.
In 1983 Cohen served as a part-time magistrate in Fulton County. That role placed him at the front lines of local judicial work. Magistrate duties often involve small claims, pretrial matters and the kinds of procedural rulings that shape everyday access to the courthouse. His time on the bench gave him experience with judicial decisionmaking and with the pace of county-level courts.
Beyond those specific positions, Cohen has remained active in the Georgia legal community. He holds current memberships in professional associations and keeps ties to local practitioners and institutions. His background combines classroom instruction, bench service and long-term practice within Georgia’s legal framework. Colleagues have noted his steady presence in local legal circles and his willingness to engage on procedural and practical questions.
Over decades he has worked on matters that touch daily life in Georgia courts. He brings an educator’s clarity to complex topics and a magistrate’s attention to procedural detail. That combination has informed how he approaches client concerns and courtroom work alike.
As of 2026 Cohen continues to practice law in Georgia, maintaining a practice centered on local court work and legal advising.
