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Steve Cohen, Business Attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire

focused on Business, Family Law, and M&A

Manchester, NH

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Steve Cohen is an attorney based in Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.

Based in
Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Family Law · M&A
  • Handles Business, Family Law, and M&A matters from Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Manchester) (2021).

About Steve Cohen: Steve Cohen is an attorney based in Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Steve takes on

Steve concentrates on business, family law, m&a, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steve handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Manchester, New Hampshire

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

Family Law cases in Manchester, New Hampshire

Steve takes family law matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steve agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Manchester, New Hampshire

Steve takes m&a matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steve agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Manchester, New Hampshire

Steve takes tax matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steve agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Manchester, New Hampshire

Steve takes trusts matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steve agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Steve Cohen — business lawyer in Manchester

Steve Cohen is an attorney based in Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A.

I chair our firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team of 15 transactional attorneys and tax specialists and assist our firm clients with regard to achieving their estate planning objectives. Having more than 30 years’ experience as an M&A attorney and corporate advisor, combined with being a CPA and having a master’s degree in taxation, provides me with a unique background and perspective to advise the firm’s business clients in achieving their goals in the most timely and tax-efficient manner.

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How Steve handles business matters

I chair our firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team of 15 transactional attorneys and tax specialists and assist our firm clients with regard to achieving their estate planning objectives. Having more than 30 years’ experience as an M&A attorney and corporate advisor, combined with being a CPA and having a master’s degree in taxation, provides me with a unique background and perspective to advise the…

Who Steve represents

Steve reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and m&a matters in Manchester and the surrounding New Hampshire area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1981

Steve studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Steve completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steve runs in New Hampshire is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Steve has received 30 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Manchester)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Asset Protection

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely-Held Businesses

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Businesses

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gift Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Planning for Closely Held Businesses

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Subchapter S Corporations

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Succession Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Transactions

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Manchester) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Locations

Steve Cohen's office in Manchester

Steve's primary office is at 111 Amherst Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

111 Amherst Street

Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

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Hiring guide

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

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Steve charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steve'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; Steve will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Steve

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Steve confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steve Cohen

  • How much does it cost to hire Steve for a business case?

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

  • Does Steve offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do business cases in New Hampshire typically take?

    Simple business 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. Steve gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steve take my case if I'm outside Manchester?

    Steve is licensed in New Hampshire. Matters governed by New Hampshire law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steve will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

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

    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. Steve will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steve accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

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