Jay Cohen Appointed to Safe Return Task Force
On Tuesday, Florida Supreme Court Chief Judge Charles Canady named Jay Cohen to the 17-member task force that will develop recommendations for the gradual safe return of Florida courts to pre-coronavirus outbreak operations. The group is tasked with, among other things, identifying proceedings that could be resolved through remote technology…
Our Firm’s COVID-19 Response
To all our clients, colleagues and friends We would like to share the essential actions we are taking in response to the rapidly evolving situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The welfare of our clients and employees is our top priority. To help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of…
Jay Cohen Files Motion for Protective Order on Behalf of Parkland Student
Jay Cohen has brought a Motion for Protective Order on behalf of his client, a Parkland school student who witnessed the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, resulting in significant stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The motion seeks to prevent his client from being required to…
Jay Cohen Interviewed by CBS News Regarding Parkland Shooting Lawsuits
Jay Cohen was recently interviewed by CBS News regarding lawsuits filed against the Broward County school district and the sheriff’s office by the Parkland shooting survivors and family members of those killed in the mass shooting. The story covers efforts by survivors and their attorneys to urge the Florida legislature…
SFLG 2019 Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers
Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A is pleased to announce that Jay Cohen was recently recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide as a “Top Lawyer” for 2019. Rudwin Ayala was also recognized as a “Top Up and Comer” in the 2019 publication. South Florida Legal Guide is a widely respected…
CBA Partners Named Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Jay Cohen and Rudy Ayala have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Personal Injury – Plaintiffs. Jay Cohen is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates recognized by Super Lawyers, Florida’s Legal Elite as well as Best Lawyers…
Hospital Discharge of Homeless Patients
Jay Cohen recently appeared on Local 10 News to discuss the sad reality of homeless members of our community being discharged from hospitals without having received the treatment and therapies they need to heal and better themselves. Mr. Cohen discussed the legal obligations of hospitals to ensure that those individuals…
CBA Representing Clardy Family in Wrongful Death Claim
As recently reported in El Nuevo Herald, Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A. is representing the family of Traci Clardy, age 41, in their wrongful death claim following her abdominoplasty at the Elite Plastic Surgery clinic in Aventura. The full article in Spanish is available here: Murió en Miami Tras Hacerse…
Jay Cohen Featured in Aventura Magazine
Jay Cohen sat down recently for a Q&A, with journalist John Buchanan, featured in the February 2018 issue of Aventura Magazine. You can read the article, The Justice Seeker, online in the free digital edition. Aventura Magazine is a South Florida publication with a 20-year history. It spotlights prominent locals, celebrities, and lifestyle…
Introducing: Cohen, Blostein & Ayala, P.A.
For the past 10 years, we’ve been blessed with the opportunity to meet and represent some of the best people at the worst times of their lives. Through our hard work and zealous advocacy, we have been fortunate in helping to change the lives and circumstances of so many who…