Taylor J. Cohen is a founding partner of Stern & Cohen, P.C. and a Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney who focuses exclusively on protecting injured workers across Pennsylvania. From the beginning of his career, Taylor has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of workplace injury claims, ensuring they understand their rights and receive the benefits they deserve.

He developed his litigation skills under the mentorship of his partner, David F. Stern, quickly establishing himself as a strategic and effective advocate for injured workers throughout the Commonwealth.

How Taylor Cohen Helps Injured Workers in Pennsylvania

Taylor works directly with clients at every stage of their workers’ compensation case, including:

  • Filing and litigating workers’ compensation claims
  • Navigating denied or disputed claims
  • Preparing clients for independent medical examinations (IMEs)
  • Handling hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations
  • Securing wage loss and medical benefits under Pennsylvania law

His approach is hands-on and strategic, focused on positioning each case for the strongest possible outcome.

Recognitions and Accomplishments

Taylor continues to earn recognition for his work in the workers’ compensation field. Just two years into his legal career, he became one of the youngest adjunct professors at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he taught Workers’ Compensation.

He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star for eight consecutive years, including 2025. This distinction is awarded to only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania under the age of 40 and reflects both peer recognition and professional achievement.

Education

Taylor earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law, graduating with honors in May 2016. He focused heavily on trial advocacy and litigation, earning a Certificate in Trial Advocacy & Litigation.

During law school, he was selected for the Moot Court Competition Team and represented Temple in national competitions. He was also named a Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society Fellow for his commitment to serving underserved communities.

Before law school, Taylor studied at Penn State’s School of Labor and Employment Relations, earning both a Master of Science in Human Resources & Employment Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies & Employment Relations. His academic focus on labor law and worker protections continues to shape his practice today.

Athletic Background

Taylor is a former Division One tennis player and captain of Penn State’s Varsity Men’s Tennis Team. His experience competing at a high level instilled discipline, leadership, and resilience — qualities that translate directly into his work as a workers’ compensation attorney.

A workers’ compensation attorney helps injured employees secure wage loss benefits, medical coverage, and settlements after a workplace injury. They also handle disputes, denied claims, and hearings before a workers’ compensation judge.

You should contact a lawyer as soon as your claim is denied, your benefits are delayed, or you are unsure about your rights after a work injury.

Yes. Taylor regularly represents injured workers in denied and disputed claims and works to secure the benefits they are entitled to under Pennsylvania law.