Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Mark C. Cogan included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Attorney

Past Positions

• Criminal Defense Division, Legal Aid Society, New York, New York, 1988–1997
• Narcotics Defense Unit, New York, New York — Member, 1988–1997
• Ezra, O’Connor, Moon & Tam, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1987
• Parker, Chapin, Flattau & Klimpl, New York, New York, 1986–1987
• Legal Aid Society Criminal Appeals Bureau, New York, New York, 1982–1986
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, New York, New York, Law Clerk, 1981
• Oregon Student Lobby and Associated Students of the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon — Lobbyist, 1975–1977

Languages

• English

Classes and Seminars

• Elevate Oregon Summer Youth Program — Know Your Rights, 2026
  
• Defending Criminal Charges and Restraining Orders — Host, Organizer & Presenter, 2022
  
• Sex Offender Registration and Expungement of Sex Crimes — Co-Presenter, 2019
  
• Portland Community College Paralegal Career Day — Presenter, 2018
  
• Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing — Testimony in Support of Grand Jury Reform Legislation, 2015
  
• Continuing Legal Education Program — Grand Jury Reform in Oregon, 2015
  
• How the Legal System Impacts Young People — Life 101 Presenter, 2014
  
• Middle School in Gladstone, Oregon — Law Day Presenter, 2013
  
• Student/Staff Event — Expungement in Oregon, 2011
  
• Career Day — Presenter, 2011
  
• Portland Community College — Guest Lecturer, Evidence and Criminal Procedure Classes, 2010
  
• Catlin-Gabel Mock Trial Program — Guest Presenter on Recent Courtroom Victory in High-Profile Criminal Matter, 2010
  
• Annual Summit Between the Bar and the News Media — Relationship Between the Bar and the News Media, 2010

Pro Bono Activities

• Coach, Grant High School Mock Trial Team, Portland, Oregon, 1997–1998
• Law Clerk, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund — 1981 — Worked on federal civil rights litigation involving the death penalty, Title VII, school desegregation, prisoners’ rights, and attorneys’ fees awards.

Representative Cases

• State of Oregon vs. Carl Brent Worthington — Not Guilty on Manslaughter in the Second Degree
• State of New York vs. Benigno Class — Successful search and seizure case

Published Works

Articles

• OCDLA DUII Trial Manual — Chapter Co-Author, 2024, 2026
  
• Materials for Attorney Seminar Sponsored by Multnomah County Bar Association — Defending Criminal Charges and Restraining Orders, 2022
  
• OCDLA Manual on DUII Defense — DUII in Oregon, Chapter Contributor, 2022
  
• Practice Manual Published by OCDLA — DUII in Oregon: Chapter on Traffic Violations, Co-Author, 2020
  
• DUII Guide — Client's Guide to DUII Practice in the State of Oregon, 2014
  
• OCDLA DUII Manual — Criminal Charges and Violations Associated with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, 2014
• Cogan Law Office Website — Criminal Prosecution of Military Veterans, 2014
• Cogan Law Office Website — Innocent Woman Jailed for 17 Years, 2014
• Cogan Law Office Website — Ignition Interlock Devices and DUII, 2014
• Cogan Law Office Website — Defense of Under Age Sex Crimes, 2014

Bar Admissions

• Oregon, 1992
• U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 1992
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1984
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1987

Other Affiliations

• Multnomah Bar Association — Member, 1997–Present
• Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association — Member, 1997–Present
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers — Member, 1994–Present
• Oregon State Bar Association — Member, 1993–Present
• Oregon State Bar Association Committee on Uniform Jury Instructions — Past Member
• Oregon State Bar Association — Invited Guest, Annual Media Summit, 2014–2015
• Oregon State Bar Association Summit Between the Legal Profession and the News Media — Invited Guest, 2010
• Oregon State Bar Association Task Force on Advertising and Lawyer Ethics — Member, 2009–2010
• CJA Assigned Counsel Program in Federal Court — Member, 2001–2014
• Narcotics Defense Unit — Member, 1988–1997
• Lawyers’ Committee on Nuclear Policy — Member, 1982–1987; Board of Directors; Chair, Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Project