Julie Gonzalez Cohen is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in real estate law. Julie is passionate about working with Real Estate Professionals to deliver the highest level of service and legal acumen. Real Estate contracts are complex and binding. Julie understands the gravity of the transaction and works hard to protect all parties in the deal. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate in 1994, both from the University of Miami. Admitted to practice law in Florida in 1994, Ms. Cohen has developed a distinguished career, marked by significant contributions to the legal and real estate communities.
Professional Experience
Law Clerk (1994 – 2004)
- Served the Honorable Mario P. Goderich at the Third District Court of Appeals for the State of Florida
- Analyzed civil and criminal appeals for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
General Counsel (2005 – Present)
- Joined one of the largest title agencies in Florida
- Handled residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Managed risk for the agency
Associate to Partner
- Worked at the Law Offices of Barton S. Strock, P.A.
- Elevated to partner in the firm of Strock & Cohen, P.A.
Areas of Practice
- Residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Real estate litigation, including foreclosures and landlord-tenant matters
- Business entity formation and management
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Affiliate member of the South Broward Board of Realtors
- Active member of Business Networking International (BNI) Winning Edge Chapter
Community Involvement
- Co-Chair for Mitzvah Day at Temple Dor Dorim for the past four years
- Board member of the Weston Philharmonic Society
- Regular volunteer at her children’s schools
- Educator for realtors on real estate contracts and closing statements
Mediation Certification
- Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator in 2007
- Conducts mediations in real estate and other civil matters
Personal Life
- Married to Stuart since 1997
- Mother of two children