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Arnold Cohen, Bankruptcy Attorney in the United States

focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and General

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Arnold Cohen is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and General.

Based in
Montréal, QUEBEC
Experience
attorney
Known for
Bankruptcy · Business · General
  • Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and General matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada) (2025).

About Arnold Cohen: Arnold Cohen is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and General.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Arnold takes on

Arnold concentrates on bankruptcy, business, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Arnold handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases nationwide

Arnold takes bankruptcy matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Arnold agrees to represent you.

Business cases nationwide

Arnold takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Arnold agrees to represent you.

General cases nationwide

Arnold takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Arnold agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Arnold Cohen — bankruptcy lawyer in the U.S.

Arnold Cohen is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and General.

Arnold Cohen’s practice includes financing and insolvency and restructuring. His financing practice focuses on asset-based lending (both Canadian and cross-border transactions), in which he represents leading US and Canadian asset-based lenders and factors. Mr. Cohen also regularly represents lenders and corporate borrowers in the financing of real estate, receivables and equipment, as well as acquisition, project, structured and traditional bank financings, all on both a syndicated and a non-syndicated basis. His restructuring practice involves representing secured lenders, trustees, receivers and corporate clients in all aspects of the insolvency and restructuring process, including reorganizations, acquisitions, turnarounds and enforcement of security and other creditors’ rights. He has appeared before various courts in these matters. Mr. Cohen is co-chair of our asset-based lending team.

How Arnold handles bankruptcy matters

Arnold Cohen’s practice includes financing and insolvency and restructuring. His financing practice focuses on asset-based lending (both Canadian and cross-border transactions), in which he represents leading US and Canadian asset-based lenders and factors. Mr. Cohen also regularly represents lenders and corporate borrowers in the financing of real estate, receivables and equipment, as well as…

Who Arnold represents

Arnold reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and general matters in the United States.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Arnold has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law, Montréal (Canada) (2015).

Locations

Office locations for Arnold Cohen in the U.S.

Arnold's primary office is at Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Montréal, Quebec

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Hiring guide

How to hire Arnold Cohen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Arnold usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Arnold charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arnold's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Arnold will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Arnold

Arnold discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Arnold confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Arnold's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Arnold Cohen

  • How much does it cost to hire Arnold for a bankruptcy case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Arnold walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Arnold offer a free consultation?

    Arnold charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arnold's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Arnold's current terms during booking.

  • How long do bankruptcy cases in this state typically take?

    Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Arnold gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Arnold take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Arnold evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Arnold's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Arnold?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Arnold will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Arnold accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

    Arnold's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.