
Joshua D. Cohen, General Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on General and Real Estate
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Philadelphia, PA
Practicing general in Philadelphia since 2008.
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Joshua D. Cohen is a shareholder based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Joshua has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Philadelphia, PA
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- General · Real Estate
- Handles General and Real Estate matters from Philadelphia, PA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Joshua D. Cohen: Joshua D. Cohen is a shareholder based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Joshua has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Joshua takes on
Joshua concentrates on general and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joshua handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joshua takes general matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joshua takes real estate matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Joshua D. Cohen — general lawyer in Philadelphia
Joshua D. Cohen is a shareholder based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Joshua has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Joshua D. Cohen, Chair of the Philadelphia Real Estate Practice, represents developers, institutional investors and lenders in complex joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, financings, leasing and dispositions of multi-family, industrial, office and retail developments. Josh regularly builds and leads multidisciplinary and multi-state teams for clients in national and portfolio transactions and effectively utilizes the breadth of resources that the Greenberg Traurig platform offers. He is also experienced in affordable housing development, environmentally contaminated real estate sophisticated real estate financing workouts, bond financings, and commercial and industrial leasing.
Concentrations
•Acquisitions and Dispositions
•Debt financing and Alternative Financing
•Joint Ventures
•Affordable housing development
•Public financing of real estate development
•Environmentally contaminated real estate
•Real estate financing workouts
•Leasing
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2022-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Real Estate: Finance, 2022-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2018-2022
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2019, 2022, and 2023 A description of the selection methodology for the above awards can be found here . No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Joshua's approach to general cases
Joshua D. Cohen, Chair of the Philadelphia Real Estate Practice, represents developers, institutional investors and lenders in complex joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, financings, leasing and dispositions of multi-family, industrial, office and retail developments. Josh regularly builds and leads multidisciplinary and multi-state teams for clients in national and portfolio transactions…
Clients Joshua works with
Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and real estate matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The George Washington University Law School
J.D. · 2008
Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. History · 2005
Jurisdictions
Joshua's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania New Jer
2008 · ACTIVE
Joshua studied at J.D. in The George Washington University Law School and B.A. History in Washington University in St. Louis.
Law school and academic background
Joshua completed J.D. in The George Washington University Law School and B.A. History in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Joshua's professional memberships and bar associations
Philadelphia Bar Association
membership
Locations
Joshua D. Cohen's office in Philadelphia
Joshua's primary office is at 1717 Arch Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1717 Arch Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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How to hire Joshua D. Cohen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joshua usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Joshua charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Joshua will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Joshua
Joshua discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Joshua's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Joshua D. Cohen
How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joshua walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Joshua offer a free consultation?
Joshua charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Joshua's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Joshua gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Joshua is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Joshua will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Joshua?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Joshua will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Joshua accepting new general clients right now?
Joshua's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Joshua handles general matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
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