Jay Cohen

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

45+ years experience

Cohen & Blostein PA

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

954-449-8700

https://jaycohenlaw.com/jay-cohen/

One Financial Plaza, Suite 1100, 100 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394

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Bio

Florida attorney, Jay Cohen focuses his practice in Plaintiff Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. As a senior partner at Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A., he represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic loss due to the negligence of others. His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, peer recognition from Super Lawyers, Florida’s Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers® in America, and an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Twice, he has been named a Finalist in the DBR Most Effective Trial Lawyer in the Medical Malpractice category. He is also a recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award.Jay Cohen served on The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors for nine years and was a member of the Board of the Urban League of Broward County. He has taught law at Nova Southeastern University Law School and St. Thomas University School of Law. Jay was an undergraduate at the University of Florida and received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law. He has taught law at Nova Southeastern University Law School and St. Thomas University School of Law. Jay was an undergraduate at the University of Florida and received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Florida

State Capital

Tallahassee

Highest Court

Florida Supreme Court

Bar Association

The Florida Bar

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Fort Lauderdale (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Fort Lauderdale (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Fort Lauderdale (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Fort Lauderdale (2016)
Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus: Brain Injury
Special Focus: Catastrophic Injury
Special Focus: Medical Malpractice
Special Focus: Wrongful Death
America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement AwardBroward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award
America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award
Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award