Steven M. "Steve" Cohen

Steven M. 'Steve' Cohen: Experienced Real Estate and Hospitality Attorney in Denver, Colorado

With over three decades of experience overseeing commercial real estate transactions, Steve Cohen has established himself as a trusted legal advisor for developers, investors, and sponsors across various industries. His expertise spans from office buildings to multifamily complexes, retail spaces, industrial facilities, mixed-use developments, hotels, and raw land acquisitions.

Practice Areas

• Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
• Real Estate Law

As part of his transactional practice, Steve assists clients in structuring partnerships and limited liability companies, offering comprehensive advice on economic structuring, management, exit strategies, and tax considerations. He has extensive experience in partnership formations, including the creation of LLCs, joint ventures, and other business structures.

Notable Achievements

• Awarded Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Denver (2024)
• Awarded Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Denver (2022)
• Recognized by Best Attorney USA for their expertise in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) since 2017.

Firms

• Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Steve Cohen has been deeply involved in the hospitality and resort industry, particularly ski resorts. From his role as primary counsel for one of the largest owners and operators of ski resorts in North America between 1997 and 2006, Steve oversaw all components of these clients' legal activities including acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships.

Since then, Steve continues to focus on hotel and resort transactions, including purchases and sales, management agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing transactions. His involvement in the resort industry has honed his skills in this specialized area of real estate law.

Awards and Recognitions

• Awarded Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Denver (2019)
• Awarded Best Attorney USA for their recognition in Real Estate Law since 2017.

Education and Languages

• Fordham University

Steve Cohen's dedication to his craft is matched by his commitment to education. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University, which has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as an expert in real estate law and business organizations.

Languages

• English