Mark Cohen, J.D., LL.M., A Prof. Corp. - Boulder, CO

AV-Rated Business Litigation and Real Estate Counsel in Boulder

In the complex and competitive business landscape of Colorado, resolving commercial disputes and drafting legally binding documents requires an attorney with seasoned experience and absolute precision. Mark Cohen, J.D., LL.M. is a highly esteemed, AV-rated trial lawyer and transactional attorney based in Boulder, Colorado. Admitted to the Colorado bar in 1983, Mark has dedicated over forty years to representing businesses, property owners, and individuals across Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and statewide. If you need to find a lawyer who blends real-world business acumen with extensive trial experience, Mark Cohen provides exceptional, customized representation that respects both your goals and your budget.

Mark has served as an Air Force Judge Advocate, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, a prosecutor, and a municipal judge for Boulder. When looking to hire an attorney who is equally comfortable in the courtroom and the boardroom, clients choose Mark for his direct communication and results-oriented approach. Whether you are structuring a new venture or facing high-stakes litigation, his extensive career ensures your legal interests are fully protected.

Precision Contract Law and Plain English Drafting

Mark Cohen is widely recognized for his expertise in contract lawyers and drafting. He strongly believes that legal documents should be written in Plain English rather than dense, ambiguous legalese. This philosophy lowers transaction costs, prevents misunderstandings, and significantly reduces the likelihood of future litigation. He has given numerous presentations to the Colorado Bar Association on contract drafting, and his satirical article, How to Draft a Bad Contract, was praised by Harvard Professor Steven Pinker as simply brilliant. If you need a lawyer urgently to draft, negotiate, or review a vital commercial contract, Mark offers meticulous and timely service designed to prevent disputes before they can arise.

Specialized Mountain Property and Real Estate Transactions

Navigating Colorado real estate transactions requires a sophisticated understanding of local zoning regulations, public land use policies, and water rights. As a veteran residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers advocate, Mark regularly represents buyers, sellers, and brokers. He possesses specialized expertise in handling complex mountain property transactions, boundary line conflicts, access and easement disputes, prescriptive easements, and homeowner association (HOA) disagreements. He regularly reviews contracts to buy and sell, financing agreements, and disclosure statements to ensure his clients' real estate investments are fully protected.

Protecting Corporate Veils and Litigating Business Disputes

As a seasoned business litigation lawyers advocate, Mark represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex corporate disputes. He has tried more than 100 civil and criminal cases to a jury and is an expert on corporate veil issues, having authored a seminal article on piercing the corporate veil for the American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts series. He assists entrepreneurs with business formation lawyers, structuring operating agreements, and resolving internal partnership disputes. In 2012, he successfully won a $4.2 million judgment for a client in a complex breach of contract case, proving his formidable capabilities as a trial lawyer. Contact his Boulder office today to arrange a customized consultation with an expert who can secure your business and property interests.