Duane Morris LLP partner Frederick Cohen has been selected as the “Lawyer of the Year” in New York City for Construction Law by Best Lawyers. Cohen was the only lawyer selected for this honor from his respective practice area and city. He was selected based on high marks in the peer-review assessments conducted annually by Best Lawyers.

With more than 35 years of experience in construction matters, Cohen’s work includes resolving issues involving delays, defective performance and structural failures. He also has resolved many cases through alternative dispute resolution procedures. Cohen’s practice focuses upon the representation of owner-developers, nonprofit institutions, contractors and sureties in both the private and public sectors. He has been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as one of the leading construction attorneys in New York, from 2008 through 2017.

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