Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen - Oakland, CA

Experienced Personal Injury and Tenant Representation in Oakland

For more than forty years, the Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen has provided staunch legal representation for individuals coping with catastrophic injuries and severe housing injustices. Founded by trial attorney Michael C. Cohen, a former San Francisco Deputy City Attorney and University of California Hastings graduate, the practice is grounded in personal attention, aggressive courtroom advocacy, and a deep commitment to the rights of everyday citizens. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, finding an attorney who possesses decades of trial experience ensures that insurance companies and corporate landlords take your claim seriously. The firm handles cases across Northern California with zero upfront expenses, advancing all legal costs until a successful recovery is achieved.

Tenacious Accident and Injury Lawyers

A serious accident caused by someone else's negligence can disrupt your physical health, financial security, and family stability. Operating as compassionate accident and injury lawyers, the practice works directly with medical specialists, accident reconstructionists, and investigators to assemble compelling cases against liable parties. When you need an attorney urgently after a severe collision or trauma, the legal team acts swiftly to preserve evidence and negotiate top settlements. The firm provides comprehensive representation as:

• Skilled car accident lawyers handling multi-vehicle collisions, rear-end crashes, and drunk driving collisions.
• Experienced truck accident lawyers holding commercial trucking companies and freight operators accountable.
• Dedicated motorcycle accident lawyers protecting riders against biased insurance claims and severe road injuries.
• Diligent slip and fall injury lawyers proving property negligence in commercial premises and apartment buildings.
• Resourceful medical malpractice lawyers addressing physician errors, surgical mistakes, and misdiagnoses.
• Focused defective product injury lawyers holding distributors and manufacturers liable for dangerous products.
• Empathetic wrongful death lawyers pursuing vital financial restitution for families enduring tragic losses.

Tenant Rights, Lead Poisoning, and Residential Real Estate Lawyers

In addition to motor vehicle and catastrophic injury litigation, attorney Michael C. Cohen is recognized across the Bay Area for his trailblazing work protecting renters as accomplished residential real estate lawyers. California tenants are legally entitled to safe, habitable homes, yet unscrupulous landlords frequently ignore dangerous maintenance issues or execute illegal evictions. The firm focuses particularly on childhood lead poisoning, fighting for families whose young children have suffered developmental harm due to toxic lead paint in poorly maintained rental properties. The firm also assists renters facing wrongful lockouts, untreated mold infestations, structural hazards, and landlord harassment.

Proven Record of Multimillion-Dollar Results

With over $50 million recovered for clients and recognition by premier organizations including Super Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen delivers the resources of a seasoned litigation firm with the close attention of a boutique practice. If you need to hire an attorney who treats clients like family and remains accessible throughout the legal process, the Oakland office provides free consultations and operates on a strict contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless your case is won.