Jeffrey Cohen, an accomplished trial lawyer and recognized authority on municipal debt restructuring, has joined Ballard Spahr’s Denver office as a partner, firm Chair Mark S. Stewart announced today.

Mr. Cohen focuses his practice on commercial and financial disputes. He has extensive experience in complex commercial cases and frequently advises investors, creditors, and municipalities on the litigation aspects of bond defaults and other financial reorganization issues. 

“Our reputation as a firm with superb trial lawyers is even stronger today with the addition of Jeff Cohen,” Mr. Stewart said. “We are very happy to have him as our partner.” 

Mr. Cohen has chaired more than 150 state and federal jury and non-jury trials to verdict. He has experience briefing and arguing appeals and conducting all aspects of discovery and pre-trial motion practice. He has also served as lead counsel for the planning and execution of numerous business restructuring cases, including the restructuring of troubled municipal bond issues. Mr. Cohen has been lead creditor and debtor counsel for several multimillion-dollar bankruptcies. He currently serves as lead national franchisee counsel in the opt-out litigation against Quiznos Sub Sandwich Restaurants. 

“Jeff’s extensive background in complex commercial litigation will help strengthen our litigation capabilities in the West,” said John B. Langel, Chair of Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department. “His additional skills in bankruptcy, reorganization, and municipal finance make him a tremendous addition to our firm.” 

Mr. Cohen said that Ballard Spahr’s reputation for excellence in the financial community and its considerable experience in financial litigation matters are what attracted him to the firm. “Ballard Spahr perfectly augments my practice, especially in municipal bond defaults,” he said. “The firm’s reputation is second to none.” 

Mr. Cohen is a member of Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department; Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Capital Recovery Groups; and Municipal Recovery Initiative. Before joining Ballard Spahr, he was a partner at Patton Boggs LLP in Denver. He has more than 30 years experience in the Denver legal community.