Cohan Law Firm has been named Best Personal Injury Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the New York, New York firm for its advocacy for injured people and their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The 2026 ELA Awards highlight law firms that deliver for the people they represent. The program recognizes firms across a wide range of practice areas for their experience, their reputation with clients, their professional conduct, and their service to their communities.
Why Cohan Law Firm Earned the Recognition
Cohan Law Firm is a New York City personal injury law firm serving clients throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn, as well as Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester County. Founded in 2016 by managing partner Michael Cohan, who has been licensed in New York since 2012, the firm handles motor vehicle, rideshare and pedestrian accidents, including car accidents, along with premises liability, construction accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic injury, nursing home neglect and wrongful death cases. Michael Cohan earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law, clerked for a federal judge and worked at the U.S. Department of Labor, and he has been recognized by Super Lawyers, the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
The firm has recovered more than $100 million for clients, including a $4,000,000 global settlement with a multinational company and a $2,500,000 recovery for a client struck by a car dealer delivery vehicle. The firm represents injured individuals and their families on a contingency fee basis and serves clients in English and Spanish.
What the Award Means for Clients
For anyone dealing with an injury claim, the ELA Award is a helpful signal when comparing firms. It reflects the experience, client service, and professionalism Cohan Law Firm brings to each matter. The best next step is always a conversation with the attorney about your specific situation.