Practice Areas
Civil Law and IRS Help in Florida
Michael J. Cohen is a wrongful death lawyer and civil trial attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida who focuses his practice in the areas of personal injuries, wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, securities litigation, broker misconduct, construction disputes, commercial and corporate litigation, real estate, employment, administrative issues and all other matters requiring the intervention of the court system.
Fort Lauderdale IRS attorney Ross M. Greenberg has particular experience helping individuals and small businesses resolve problems with the IRS. We help clients who have received notice from the IRS of intent to levy, final notice of intent to levy or filing of a federal tax lien determine what their options are and work out an installment agreement or offer in compromise with the IRS. We also represent clients before the U.S. Tax Court when necessary.
We invite you to explore all the ways we can help you with your legal matters:
• Civil Litigation read more
The attorneys at Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. are experienced litigators and dedicated advocates, representing individual and small business clients in a variety of civil cases, including jury and non-jury trials in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
The firm has particular experience representing clients in litigation involving:
- • Personal Injury
- • Wrongful Death
- • Motor Vehicle Accidents
- • Commercial Litigation
- • Securities Litigation
- • Professional Malpractice
- • Employment Litigation
- • Employment Discrimination
- • Wage Loss Claims
- • Insurance Litigation
- • Construction Litigation
- • Real Estate Litigation
- • Tax Litigation
- • Corporate Litigation
Our attorneys are known and respected for their wide range of knowledge, attention to detail and courtroom experience. An important component of our success in the courtroom is knowing how to determine when litigation can be avoided. Together with our clients, we carefully evaluate each dispute and make sure all options, and their long-term ramifications, are thoroughly examined. We know litigation can be costly and we work with our clients to determine the best, most efficient outcomes.
• Personal Injury read more
Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. has established a reputation in Florida for successfully representing people who were injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness or wrongful conduct.
The firm represents clients in all serious injury cases, including those involving:
- • Automobile Collisions
- • Truck Accidents
- • Motorcycle Accidents
- • Boating Accidents
- • Bicycle Accidents
- • Pedestrian Accidents
- • Slip and Fall Accidents
- • Premises Liability
- • Medical Malpractice
- • Surgical Injuries
- • Birth Injuries
- • Products Liability
- • Defective Products
- • Failure To Warn
- • Construction Injuries
- • Toxic / Chemical Exposure
- • Head Injuries
- • Paraplegia
- • Quadriplegia
- • Brain Injuries
- • Spinal Cord Injuries
- • Soft Tissue Injuries
- • Amputation Injuries
The firm has the knowledge, skill and experience to investigate these often complex cases, negotiate with insurance companies and other at-fault parties and obtain full compensation for clients. Known as aggressive litigators and skilled negotiators, Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. has the experience and knowledge to present compelling cases and obtain full and fair compensation for our clients.
• Wrongful Death read more
At Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. our attorneys are dedicated advocates for the survivors of those killed by the negligence, misconduct or wrongful acts of another person, including deaths arising out of:
- • Automobile and other
- • Motor Vehicle Accidents
- • Trucking Accidents
- • Motorcycle Accidents
- • Bicycle Accidents
- • Pedestrian Accidents
- • Medical Malpractice
- • Surgical Injuries
- • Birth Injuries
- • Premises Liability
- • Defective Products
- • Failure To Warn
- • Workplace Accidents
- • Construction Accidents
- • Defective Machinery
We have the knowledge and resources to fully investigate each wrongful death claim, determine who is at fault, and assess the full extent of the loss. Our attorneys help family members make sure the person or entity responsible is held accountable for their loss and minimize the financial trauma the death may cause.
• IRS Controversy (Collections/Examination) read more
When a client is in trouble with the IRS, Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. is uniquely qualified to help. Whether you are an individual who has not filed your taxes and are afraid of what will happen if you do; a small business owner who is facing financial problems and can’t ketep up with payroll tax liabilities; or if you know you owe money and want to file but don’t have the cash to pay all at once, we can help you get into compliance with the IRS.
Ross Greenberg is a former Senior Tax Attorney for the IRS and has a Masters Degree in Tax Law. He understands the tax laws, can identify the issues and has the knowledge and background to explore all possible options, avoid potential pitfalls and come up with the best possible solution.
The firm assists clients in all tax compliance matters, including:
- • IRS Tax Liens
- • IRS Collection Actions
- • Notice and Final Notice of
- • Intent to Levy
- • Filing of Federal Tax Liens
- • Administrative Proceedings
- • Wage Garnishment
- • IRS Investigations
- • Failure to File or Late Returns
- • Payroll Tax Problems
- • Inability to Pay
- • Penalty Abatements
We help clients negotiate with the IRS and work out installments agreements or “offers in compromise” to resolve the problem. We have the experience to make sure our clients’ rights are protected, assist in IRS appeals and represent our clients in U.S. Tax Court when necessary.
• Estate Planning read more
Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. provides individual, personal attention to each of our estate planning clients. We advise individuals and small businesses on a wide range of estate planning matters, including:
- • Drafting Simple and Complex Wills
- • Living Trusts
- • Durable Powers of Attorney
- • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITS)
- • Charitable Remainders
- • Advance Healthcare Directives
- • Trusts
- • Estate Tax Planning
- • Probate and Estate Administration • Business Succession Planning
- • IRS Investigations
- • Buy-Sell Agreements
- • Family Limited Partnerships
- • Limited Liability Companies
- • Family Business Planning
- • Family Foundations
- • Real Property Matters
- • Land Transfers Between Generations
- • Asset Protection
- • Special Needs Trusts
At Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C., we analyze every aspect of a client’s business and personal assets and obligations in order to help craft a unique plan that serves their specific needs.
• Corporate Transactions read more
As part of the firm’s commitment to comprehensive legal representation, Cohen & Greenberg, L.L.C. offers a full range of business services and representation to help clients establish and grow their businesses.
The firm assists small business clients in matters involving:
- • Real Estate Sale and Acquisition
- • Real Estate Closings
- • Commercial Lease Negotiations
- • Real Estate Development
- • Business Formation
- • Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
- • Partnerships
- • Corporations
- • Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- • Tax Preparation and Planning
- • Strategic Planning
- • Commercial Transactions
- • IRS Investigations
- • Buy / Sell Agreements
- • IRS 1031 Exchanges
- • Shareholder Agreements
- • Executive Employment Agreements
- • Severance Agreements
- • Restrictive Covenants
- • Non-Compete Agreements
- • Licensing Agreements
- • Mergers and Acquisitions
- • Dissolutions
- • Sale or Transfer of Business Assets
- • Succession Planning
We provide preemptive planning advice to help small business owners identify potential problems and resolve them before they become costly drains on the time and resources of the business.
