We are pleased to announce that construction attorney Alvin M. Cohen has joined the firm’s growing Denver office. He joins the firm’s litigation group, working with clients in the commercial litigation and construction law practice areas.
“We are excited to be able to add an attorney of this caliber to our existing team,” said Kory George, a partner with the firm’s Denver office. “Al’s good-natured and humble personality and his creative and client-focused approach is a perfect fit for the firm and our clients.”
Cohen is an experienced trial lawyer, representing businesses involved in the construction and real estate industries, including prime contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, homebuilders, land developers, and commercial real estate developers. His practice includes both private sector projects and government contracts. In addition to his trial practice, he serves as advisory counsel to clients on a range of matters, including pre-dispute counseling and drafting and negotiating contracts.
Cohen also serves on the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and as a mediator in construction disputes. Prior to joining Woods Aitken, he was a named partner at a boutique construction and real estate law firm in Denver.
Cohen is listed in Chambers USA for his work in Colorado- Real Estate: Construction and Best Lawyers in America© 2019 in the fields of Construction Law and Real Estate Law (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC). He was recently named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Construction Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Denver and is listed as a “Top Lawyer” for Construction Law by 5280, Denver’s Mile High Magazine. He is recognized as an AV Preeminent™ Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Colorado Super Lawyers in the area of Construction Law, where he is recognized on the Top 100: 2019 Super Lawyers list. Al is a recipient of “The Civil Litigation Writing Award” from the Colorado Bar Association.