Cohen Cunningham DeRose Higgins Lyon LLP

About Cohen Cunningham DeRose Higgins Lyon LLP

Cohen Cunningham DeRose Higgins Lyon LLP is a law firm that opened on January 13, 2025. It was founded by Jeff Cunningham, John DeRose, Josh Higgins and Chris Lyon after prior work at large multistate and international firms. The firm describes itself as handling civil litigation and trials for a range of industries, with a particular focus on construction litigation. Its stated work also includes professional liability, directors and officers liability, employment counseling and litigation, commercial and business litigation, product liability, and workers' compensation defense.

The firm's website lists offices in Buffalo, Garden City and New York City, with its New York office at 825 Third Avenue, 21st Floor. It also lists offices in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and a central mailing address at 169 Madison Ave in New York. According to the firm, it grew from a founding group of five lawyers to nearly 20 lawyers within its first 18 months. A Tampa, Florida office opened in 2026 under a partner who chairs the firm's admiralty and maritime practice.

Practice areas

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