Douglas A. "Doug" Cohen
About Douglas A. Cohen
Douglas A. Cohen is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1997. Douglas A. Cohen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Brown Rudnick LLP
Education: George Washington University, JD, graduated 1980
Location: Hartford, CT
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