Douglas M. Cohen
About Douglas M. Cohen
Douglas M. Cohen is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Douglas M. Cohen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP
Education: University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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