Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1988
Education: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
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Cohen Family Law & Mediation, APC
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Encino, CA 91436 Visit website
Gail R. Cohen is the managing partner at Nemiroff & Cohen, LLP, in Encino, California, where she brings decades of experience and dedication to her family law practice. She concentrates her practice on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, mediation, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and spousal support.
Since earning her Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific and her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Ms. Cohen has been committed to serving clients with professionalism, integrity and compassion. Admitted to The State Bar of California, she has built a distinguished legal career rooted in excellence and service.
Certified as a family law specialist through The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, Ms. Cohen is widely recognized for her deep knowledge of complex family law matters. Her career reflects not only her legal skill but also her dedication to justice, community involvement and the well-being of the families she serves.
In addition to her work at the firm, Ms. Cohen has served as a judge pro tem and mediator at both the Central and Van Nuys courthouses, demonstrating her skill in facilitating fair resolutions. Her professional affiliations include the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
Ms. Cohen’s experience and commitment have earned her numerous honors, including the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services in Family Law, the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Los Angeles Superior Court, and multiple certificates of appreciation from the Superior Court for her service as a judge pro tem. She has also been recognized by the city of Los Angeles for her contributions to the community and by the Encino Little League for her support.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1988, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.nemcolaw.com/attorney/cohen-gail-r/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California, 1988
- U.S. Federal Courts
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- Los Angeles Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board of Legal Specialization: Certified Family Law Specialist of the State Bar of California, since 1998
Pro bono / Community Service
- Judge Pro Tem and a mediator for the Central Courthouse
- Judge Pro Tem and a mediator for the Van Nuys Courthouse
Honors
- Certificates of Appreciation from the Superior Court for acting as Judge Pro Tem
- Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services in Family Law
- Outstanding Volunteer –Family Law from the Family Law Section of the LACBA & the LA Superior Court
- Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles
- Honored for supporting the Encino Little League
Educational Background
- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California - J.D.
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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- Super Lawyers: 2026