Dentons Cohen & Grigsby – Pittsburgh, PA

A Global Law Firm with Deep Pittsburgh Roots

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby represents the powerful combination of a historic Pittsburgh law firm with the world’s largest global legal practice. Tracing its local origins to the founding of Cohen & Grigsby in 1980, the firm has long been a pillar of the Western Pennsylvania legal and business community. Now, as part of Dentons, the Pittsburgh office offers clients an unmatched global reach, connecting them to top-tier legal talent in more than 80 countries. This unique ‘polycentric’ approach means the firm is not just in the community but truly of the community, providing the deep local knowledge and relationships of a hometown firm, backed by the vast resources and diverse experience of a global legal powerhouse. Their mission is to provide clients with a competitive edge, delivering forward-thinking, business-savvy solutions to their most complex challenges.

A Full Spectrum of Integrated Legal Services

The attorneys at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby in Pittsburgh provide a comprehensive and sophisticated array of legal services to a diverse clientele, ranging from emerging startups to multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is consistently recognized for its excellence by prestigious legal rankings such as Chambers USA and U.S. News – Best Law Firms.

• Business and Real Estate Lawyers: This is a core strength, offering robust counsel in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and complex Business Litigation. Their nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate practice handles all aspects of transactions, development, and leasing.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: The firm provides strategic advice and litigation defense to management on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including claims of Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Wrongful Termination.
• Financial and IP Lawyers: Dentons offers sophisticated services to the financial industry, including skilled counsel from Bankruptcy Lawyers and Tax Lawyers. Their formidable Intellectual Property and Technology group includes registered Patent Attorneys and Trademark Lawyers who protect and monetize clients’ innovations.
• Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers: The firm’s highly regarded Private Client/Trusts and Estates group provides comprehensive wealth management and succession planning for individuals, families, and fiduciaries, helping to protect and transfer wealth across generations.
• Immigration Lawyers: Their immigration team offers a full range of services for businesses, assisting with Business and Work Visas and ensuring compliance with all aspects of U.S. immigration law.

A Commitment to Innovation and Community

Dentons is committed to challenging the status quo and delivering more than just legal advice. They are dedicated to innovation, using technology and process improvement to provide greater value and efficiency to their clients. Beyond their legal work, the firm is deeply committed to the Pittsburgh community and to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. They have been recognized for their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, earning a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. This dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen is a core part of their identity.