Jan R. Cohen

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jan Cohen is a native Houstonian and earned a bachelors degree in Journalism from the University of Houston and her juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law. She is the wife of one, mother of three and grandmother of four.Ms. Cohen has become known for her abilities as a hand-holder who helps each client to make detailed plans, not only for resolution of the issues at hand, but for moving forward after such resolution is achieved.

Her professional colleagues know her as an unwavering advocate for her clients and a seasoned negotiator who maintains a clear vision, a cool head and thorough knowledge of the law.

Judges recognize her as a formidable presence in the courtroom who carries herself with dignity, grace and confidence.

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Family Law
  • Adoptions
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • CPS Investigations
  • Divorce
  • Enforcement – Child Support
  • Enforcement – Possession and Access
  • Enforcement – Property Division
  • Family and Dating Violence Protective Orders
  • Informal Marriage
  • Marital Property Characterization
  • Mediation
  • Modification – Child Support
  • Modification – Conservatorship
  • Modification – Possession and Access
  • Modification – Rights and Duties
  • Name Changes
  • Post-Marital Agreements
  • Pre-Marital Agreements
  • Suits to Adjudicate Parentage
  • Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  • Transfer and Delivery of Property

Education & Credentials

Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Texas
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section); Houston Bar Association; American Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section).
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
921720483

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/01/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/25/23 in Family Law

    I've worked with Jan on a case before, and she made the process so easy. She's extremely professional, and easy to communicate with. The right counsel makes such a difference in communicating and efficiently setting a case for a client.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/18/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/17/23 in Family Law

    Jan is a tough and determined family lawyer. I have trusted her to handle a number of cases for friends and family and would do so again.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/06/23 in Family Law

    She is wonderful and very deserving of this honor.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 05/04/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/04/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/04/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/25/23 in Family Law

    Jan is a seasoned attorney who diligently represents her clients. She has been a cooperative opposing counsel, even when representing an uncooperative litigant.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/13/23 in Family Law

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