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Daniel C. "Dan" Cohn


Harris Beach Murtha

Recognized since 1991

Boston, Massachusetts

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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DANIEL C. COHN is founding partner of Cohn Whitesell & Goldberg LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading boutique law firm addressing the problems of distressed companies. Formed in 1990, the firm has represented numerous middle market companies (sales of $25 to $500 million) in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court debt restructurings. The firm also represents acquirers of distressed businesses, creditors' committees, landlords, suppliers, equity sponsors and parties to litigation related to troubled companies. A trained mediator, Mr. Cohn has served as arbitrator, mediator and advocate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Mr. Cohn is listed in America's Leading Business Lawyers (Chambers & Partners USA) with a Tier One ranking. He frequently lectures on bankruptcy law to other insolvency professionals. A fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, Mr. Cohn currently serves as Regent for the First Circuit. Among the articles published by Mr. Cohn are: "What Every CEO Should Know Before Filing a Chapter 11 Case," 2004/2005 Americas Restructuring Guide; "What Constitutes Success in Chapter 11 (Roundtable Discussion)," 2 American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review 229 (1994); and "Subordinated Claims: Their Classification and Voting Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code," 56 American Bankruptcy Law Journal 293 (1982).

Location
  • 33 Arch Street 12th Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
Education
  • Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Cornell University, graduated 1978
  • Yale University, graduated 1975
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Boston Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American College of Bankruptcy - First Circuit Regent

Harris Beach Murtha
Boston, Massachusetts

106 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

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