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Cohen & Cohen Law
Cohen & Cohen Law
At Cohen & Cohen Law, we provide creditors with legal protection, representation, and recourse for recovering financial loss in accounts receivables portfolios. We serve both our clients and their consumers with professionalism, diligence, and empathy as we pursue account recovery and financial remediation channels for our clients.
Our Firm’s Story
Our Firm’s Story
We are a boutique family-based firm with deep roots in the New York City area founded in 1989. Previously known as Law Offices of Steven Cohen, the firm has been an active member of Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) since 2005. Founding partner Steve Cohen is married to his wife of 30+ years and together they have two children. Steve spent over two decades raising his family and building his law practice to the highly reputable and trusted partner the firm is today.
Steve’s son, Kyle Cohen, joined the firm as an intern in 2016. Kyle now brings his own unique talents and goals to the firm and is currently busy driving technology updates across firm operations.
Steve and Kyle Cohen have deep experience in the receivables space and have both spent years building nationwide relationships in the receivables industry, positioning Cohen & Cohen Law as a go-to resource for regional and national businesses seeking representation for litigation and asset recovery matters.
Attorneys
Steve is very active in the Receivables Management Association International, being a long-standing member of the Membership Committee. He was on the publicity subcommittee relating to RMAI certification as well as the Marketing Committee relating to certification. Steve is also the proud recipient of the President’s Award given to him in 2016 by RMAI (previously DBA International) and a long time member of the National Creditors Bar Association.
Education:
- Brooklyn College
- Brooklyn Law School
Licenses:
- State of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
Kyle was born and raised in New York. He went to The Ohio State University for his bachelor’s degree where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in three years. He still makes sure to catch the games every Saturday during football season for a Buckeye win. After graduation, Kyle accepted a full ride scholarship from Seton Hall University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor. Kyle has dedicated himself to diligently and effectively representing his clients. Ensuring happy clients is his legal philosophy. He has represented large and small creditors in the collection of money owed. Kyle developed an expertise in the enforcement of money judgments, small and large, against individuals and businesses. He has also represented large construction suppliers in breach of contract cases to make them whole.
As a member of several committees in the Receivables Management Association International and the NYC Bar Consumer Affairs Committee, Kyle is able to stay up to date on latest happenings, best practices, and technology in the Receivables industry. He has also been featured on the industry leading podcast Receivables Roundtable.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Magna Cum Laude
- Seton Hall School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey
- State of Connecticut
- District of New Jersey
Ms. Persaud studied Public Health and English at Rutgers University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then earned her Juris Doctorate degree at Seton Hall University School of Law. After law school, she completed a clerkship for a Superior Court Judge in New Jersey and then worked as an Associate Attorney at a matrimonial/family law firm in New York City. Since joining the firm, she has gained significant experience in representing creditors.
Education:
- Rutgers University, Magna Cum Laude
- Seton Hall School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey
Maribel completed her undergraduate degree at the University at Albany SUNY, in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and a minor in Business. Maribel initially joined the firm as a law student where she worked as an intern in August 2020. She subsequently graduated from CUNY School of Law in May 2021, where she worked in the Community and Economic Development Clinic. After taking the Bar Exam, Maribel rejoined the firm as a law clerk. Upon admission to the New York Bar, Maribel began working in the firm’s NY litigation representing creditors as an associate attorney, where she now heads up that part of the firm’s practice.
Education:
- University of Albany, SUNY
- City University of New York, School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
Jaazaniah (“Jay”) Asahguii brings over a decade of litigation experience to the firm where he primarily handles all aspects of commercial litigation. Jay graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Francis College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law in 2010. While in law school, he interned with both a New York State Supreme Court Justice and a United States District Court Judge.
After law school, Jay, as a holder of Federal Airframe and Powerplant licenses, joined a national law firm where he used his background in the aviation industry to practice product liability and insurance defense. In 2014, he joined a Westchester firm where he focused his practice on employment and labor law, whistleblower actions, and commercial litigation.
Education:
- St. Francis College, Summa Cum Laude
- Fordham University School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Erica Del Valle studied Political Science at Stony Brook University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She also earned her Master’s degree in Public Policy at Stony Brook University. Upon graduation, she traveled to Washington, D.C., which solidified her desire to become an attorney. Erica attended The George Washington University Law School where she earned her Juris Doctor.
Upon graduation, Erica clerked for The Honorable Judge Lisa-Hall Johnson at the District Court for Prince George’s County. She then worked as a Litigation Associate at a civil litigation firm in New Jersey. Beyond her professional life, she volunteers at organizations providing legal aid to underserved populations.
Education:
- Stony Brook University, Magna Cum Laude
- The George Washington University Law School
Licenses:
- State of New Jersey
Steve is very active in the Receivables Management Association International, being a long-standing member of the Membership Committee. He was on the publicity subcommittee relating to RMAI certification as well as the Marketing Committee relating to certification. Steve is also the proud recipient of the President’s Award given to him in 2016 by RMAI (previously DBA International) and a long time member of the National Creditors Bar Association.
Education:
- Brooklyn College
- Brooklyn Law School
Licenses:
- State of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
Kyle was born and raised in New York. He went to The Ohio State University for his bachelor’s degree where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in three years. He still makes sure to catch the games every Saturday during football season for a Buckeye win. After graduation, Kyle accepted a full ride scholarship from Seton Hall University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor. Kyle has dedicated himself to diligently and effectively representing his clients. Ensuring happy clients is his legal philosophy. He has represented large and small creditors in the collection of money owed. Kyle developed an expertise in the enforcement of money judgments, small and large, against individuals and businesses. He has also represented large construction suppliers in breach of contract cases to make them whole.
As a member of several committees in the Receivables Management Association International and the NYC Bar Consumer Affairs Committee, Kyle is able to stay up to date on latest happenings, best practices, and technology in the Receivables industry. He has also been featured on the industry leading podcast Receivables Roundtable.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Magna Cum Laude
- Seton Hall School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey
- State of Connecticut
- District of New Jersey
Ms. Persaud studied Public Health and English at Rutgers University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then earned her Juris Doctorate degree at Seton Hall University School of Law. After law school, she completed a clerkship for a Superior Court Judge in New Jersey and then worked as an Associate Attorney at a matrimonial/family law firm in New York City. Since joining the firm, she has gained significant experience in representing creditors.
Education:
- Rutgers University, Magna Cum Laude
- Seton Hall School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey
Maribel completed her undergraduate degree at the University at Albany SUNY, in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and a minor in Business. Maribel initially joined the firm as a law student where she worked as an intern in August 2020. She subsequently graduated from CUNY School of Law in May 2021, where she worked in the Community and Economic Development Clinic. After taking the Bar Exam, Maribel rejoined the firm as a law clerk. Upon admission to the New York Bar, Maribel began working in the firm’s NY litigation representing creditors as an associate attorney, where she now heads up that part of the firm’s practice.
Education:
- University of Albany, SUNY
- City University of New York, School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
Jaazaniah (“Jay”) Asahguii brings over a decade of litigation experience to the firm where he primarily handles all aspects of commercial litigation. Jay graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Francis College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law in 2010. While in law school, he interned with both a New York State Supreme Court Justice and a United States District Court Judge.
After law school, Jay, as a holder of Federal Airframe and Powerplant licenses, joined a national law firm where he used his background in the aviation industry to practice product liability and insurance defense. In 2014, he joined a Westchester firm where he focused his practice on employment and labor law, whistleblower actions, and commercial litigation.
Education:
- St. Francis College, Summa Cum Laude
- Fordham University School of Law
Licenses:
- State of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Erica Del Valle studied Political Science at Stony Brook University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She also earned her Master’s degree in Public Policy at Stony Brook University. Upon graduation, she traveled to Washington, D.C., which solidified her desire to become an attorney. Erica attended The George Washington University Law School where she earned her Juris Doctor.
Upon graduation, Erica clerked for The Honorable Judge Lisa-Hall Johnson at the District Court for Prince George’s County. She then worked as a Litigation Associate at a civil litigation firm in New Jersey. Beyond her professional life, she volunteers at organizations providing legal aid to underserved populations.
Education:
- Stony Brook University, Magna Cum Laude
- The George Washington University Law School
Licenses:
- State of New Jersey
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