Jay Cohen - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Cohen & Blostein, P.A.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
One Financial Plaza, Suite 1100 100 Southeast Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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48
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 09/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal injury
- Wrongful death
- Complex Commercial Litigation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Florida attorney, Jay Cohen represents individuals and families who suffer due to the negligence of others. His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he earned the distinction of “Lawyer of The Year,” as well as peer recognition from Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, Florida Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Jay was a finalist two years running for the Daily Business Review’s Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer. He is also the recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award. Jay is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Recently, Jay was named Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable – Managing Partner (2024).
Jay has won large jury verdicts in medical malpractice, other personal injury and complex commercial cases in Florida. He is involved in numerous bar association activities and was elected to serve as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors for 9 years. He was an adjunct professor of law at Nova Law School and St. Thomas University.
Jay completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, graduating cum laude in 1975. He received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1978 and to the Florida Bar in 1980 and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida.
Jay has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. In addition to his many years representing victims of medical negligence, he has successfully defended hospitals and doctors for over 25 years. Because of his broad perspective on the litigation process, he continues to be an invited lecturer to hospitals and physicians groups, as well as to the Plaintiff’s Trial Bar Associations. In 2015, Jay joined the Board of Directors of The Urban League of Broward County, concluding his tenure in July, 2025.
Jay is a senior partner at Cohen & Blostein, P.A. His practice areas include Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Complex Commercial Litigation. Call or email our office for an appointment.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Florida Trend Magazine Legal Elite, 2004 - Present
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - Present
- Best Lawyers in America, 2008 - Present
- Trial Lawyer of the Year American Board of Trial Advocates/Fort Lauderdale Chapter, 2011 - 2012
- Florida Bar Presidents Award, 2012
- Daily Business Review Most Effective Lawyer Finalist in Medical Malpractice, 2014 - 2015
- America’s Top 100 Lawyer, 2016
- Broward Bar Association Professionalism Award Recipient, 2017
- Florida Board of Trial Advocates Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2021
- Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year- Broward County, 2022
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
Other Sources of Feedback About Jay Cohen
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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South Texas College of Law Houston,
Houston,
Texas, 1978
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 1975
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Davie, Florida, 1991 - 2000
- Adjunct Professor, St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, Florida, 2009 - 2013
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, The Urban League
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1980
- Texas, 1978
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1981
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar - Board of Governors, 2008 - 2018
- Florida Board of Trial Advocates, 2008 - Present
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Fort Lauderdale Chapter Member and Former President, 1999 - Present
- Urban League of Broward County – Board Member, 2015 - Present
- International Society of Barristers, 2021
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
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Contact
One Financial Plaza, Suite 1100
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Phone Number: 954-449-6882
Fax Number: 954-763-6093
Email: Send a message
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