ABOUT JONATHAN COHEN

Attorney Cohen worked at the law firm of Bernstein Shur, PA in Manchester where he focused on personal injury, civil litigation and employment matters. Previously he worked at the firm of Twomey and Sisti and handled criminal defense and motor vehicle related matters. He has served as an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce College, teaching courses in civil and criminal law. Attorney Cohen has appeared in courts at all levels in every county in New Hampshire. He is an experienced and successful trial attorney.

Professional Experience

• Trial Attorney, Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer and Nelson, PA, Manchester, NH 2007-2009
  • Civil litigation focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, employment law and criminal defense
• Trial Attorney, Twomey and Sisti, Concord, NH, 2003-2007
  • Criminal defense, motor vehicle offenses, restraining order and abuse and neglect hearings
• Adjunct Professor, Franklin Pierce University, Concord, NH, 2006-2007
  • Taught criminal and civil law to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Developed and presented program to incoming students at orientation about criminal law
• Trial Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender, Manchester, NH, 1999-2003
  • Criminal defense, motor vehicle offenses, juvenile representation

Education

• Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO
  • Juris Doctor, 1999
• Boston University, Boston, MA
  • Graduated magna cum laude with a double major in English and Philosophy in 1996

Affiliations

• Member of New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member of New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Community Involvement

• Board member of Red River Theaters, Concord, NH
• Board member of NH Teen Institute