Hon. Devin P. Cohen. Part 91.

Practitioner Intelligence

From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.

What to Expect

Part 91 is a key courtroom for Labor Law cases in Kings County. Judge Cohen is well versed in scaffold law, Labor Law 240(1), and the nuances of construction site liability. If you are appearing on a Labor Law motion, know your case cold. This is not a courtroom where you can wing it on the statute.

Tips

• Know your Labor Law. If you are on a 240(1) motion, be prepared to discuss the specific gravity-related risk, whether the plaintiff was engaged in a protected activity, and the precise factual basis for liability. Judge Cohen knows this area.
• Settlement conferences are real. The Labor Law Mediation Settlement Part exists because Judge Cohen pushes for resolution. If you are going to a settlement conference, come with actual authority and realistic numbers.
• First call is brisk. Consent matters and adjournments go at 10:15. If that is all you need, be there on time and you can move quickly.
• Discovery compliance matters. If your case is before Judge Cohen on a compliance conference, have your discovery status organized. Know what has been exchanged, what is outstanding, and what your realistic timeline is.