Roy Cohen stands as the President of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC, a law firm he founded in 1988. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded from a focused three-attorney construction practice into a nationally recognized entity with over 80 lawyers providing a comprehensive suite of legal services. Roy’s deep expertise is rooted in construction law, where he personally counsels over 300 clients across the United States, encompassing a wide spectrum of industry players, including construction managers, general contractors, municipal bodies, private developers, major trade contractors, architects, engineers, and sureties. He has cultivated a particularly strong reputation within the electrical construction sector, representing more than 200 electrical contractors nationwide. His practice also extends to representing developers and other stakeholders in complex land development litigation.
Known for his unwavering dedication to his clients’ interests, Roy Cohen is highly adept at navigating intricate construction litigation, often involving numerous parties and spanning multiple jurisdictions. Throughout his distinguished career, he has skillfully managed more than 1,000 mediations, arbitrations, and litigations across state and federal court systems throughout the country. His litigation acumen is underscored by his appearances before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on two occasions, as well as numerous appellate arguments in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roy’s national practice is further evidenced by his pro hac vice admissions in over 20 states.
Beyond his extensive litigation practice, Roy serves as a trusted advisor to construction clients on the critical day-to-day business challenges they face. This includes providing strategic counsel on business succession and generational planning, guiding clients through intergenerational transfers and sales to third-party entities. His advisory services also encompass corporate planning matters and the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, offering clients a holistic legal perspective on their business operations and strategic growth.
Roy Cohen is a sought-after speaker in the field of construction litigation, frequently sharing his insights and knowledge at educational seminars for trade organizations, clients, and peer groups across the nation. His commitment to industry education and thought leadership reinforces his position as a preeminent figure in construction law and further enhances the value he brings to his clients at Cohen Seglias.
