Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman Berkowitz & Cohen

A paradigm shift for conflict resolution is taking root in the modern business world, fostering positive outcomes. Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman Berkowitz & Cohen is architecting this new paradigm with a team of seasoned and experienced experts effectively navigating and resolving legal disputes and mitigating their far-reaching implications.

An esteemed, award-winning law firm, Cohen Norris is renowned for its legal excellence and extensive industry expertise. Its team of attorneys is at the forefront of tackling critical legal issues and facilitating major business deals that have profoundly influenced the community.

With an unwavering dedication to pursuing justice, the firm specializes in general commercial litigation, real estate, title insurance, construction lien law, employment law, and landlord-tenant-related litigation. Beyond these core practice areas, it is always ready to help clients, offering professional services in all other areas, including corporation and partnership law, probate administration, and taxation.

“We take pride in our value-driven services characterized by our proven competence, efficacy, and efficiency,” says James Telepman, one of the managing partners at Cohen Norris.

Cognizant that every client is unique, and so are their challenges, Cohen Norris acts as a strategic partner, offering guidance on a wide spectrum of matters, ranging from local daily business decisions to regional expansion plans for the future. From a general business standpoint, clients often grapple with protracted litigation, resulting in increased costs. When it comes to commercial litigation, particularly in the construction sector, the enduring effects of COVID-19 have negatively impacted contractor performance and hindered their ability to procure materials and labor. Clients also dread contractors not turning up for work after payment.

In response to these challenges, the firm adheres to a systematic, step-by-step procedure to drive client success. Clients are requested to furnish precise, fact-based, and detailed information concerning their circumstances and present relevant supporting documents. Gleaning comprehensive insights into their legal issues, Cohen Norris determines the most effective way to serve client needs and solve their challenges. This process adapts to each case, ensuring they are guided based on their legal familiarity and individual needs.
What sets Cohen Norris ahead of the market competition is its unswerving dedication to round-the-clock availability for remedying prevalent client grievances from other attorneys, whether in the middle of the night or on weekends. The firm takes pride in its ability to take quick action, circumventing any delays that often hinder legal services.

In one instance, the firm represented the owner of a strip shopping center in Palm Beach County, Florida. The tenant, a local supermarket, violated the lease with non-monetary infringements related to property improvements, building code compliance, and permits. Despite being innocent, the owner faced substantial fines due to the tenant’s code violations. The tenant sought an injunction to prevent the owner from proceeding with property improvements, including a complete parking lot renovation, claiming a perceived veto right under their lease agreement.

A hearing on the injunction matter resulted in a judgment in favor of the owner, thanks to Cohen Norris’ support and skilled representation. This ruling confirmed that the tenant lacked the authority to obstruct the property renovation, bringing a satisfying resolution for the client to remedy the violation.

With over three decades of enviable history, Cohen Norris continues to script client success stories, strengthening its reputation in the industry. Established in 1990 in North Palm Beach, it has its South Florida roots deep-seated. With around 100 years of collective experience in litigating commercial disputes, the team is positioned as an advocate of choice for South Florida business owners and beyond.

Driving the success of Cohen Norris are its strategic partners, maintaining professional relationships for over two decades. James Telepman stands out as an exceptionally seasoned litigator, while Jonathan Berkowitz impresses with his expertise and strong track record of handling business disputes and litigation matters. All the attorneys of Cohen Norris bring a wealth of experience in litigation and wisdom to the practice.

Each case Cohen Norris undertakes reinforces the notion that it’s not just about winning but achieving justice, protecting rights, and addressing the complexities of today’s conflicts with deep rooted industry proficiency and mastery that can be found only in true legal experts.