Elliot Coren
Wellesley, MA
Licensed for 52 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
Attorney E. Steven Coren has more than 40 years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury cases, divorce and family issues, and probate litigation. As a civil litigator, he has appeared in most courts in Massachusetts and the United States District Court in Massachusetts. He is an approved mediator for the Middlesex Probate and Family Court and was formerly a Hearing Officer for the Board of Bar Overseers (2006-2012). Attorney Coren is Chair of the firm’s Personal Injury practice group and a founding member of the firm.Attorney Coren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University School of Law. He is licensed to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States District Court of Massachusetts, United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court of Northern California and has appeared in the courts of New Hampshire.Representative Experience:Winning what is thought to be the highest slip and fall jury verdict in the history of Norfolk Superior Court in the amount of 1.34 million dollars. The Judge in the case commended Attorney E. Steven Coren saying, “I’ve seen a lot of slip and fall, trip and fall cases, but I think that was about as well tried as I’ve seen, Mr. Coren. You did a very fine job for your client.” Read the transcript from the case.Successfully prevailed in a highly contested estate case involving a $1.2 million trust, a 20-acre farm, and a restaurant and the land it occupied on behalf of a client who was sued by her two brothers after her parents passed away.Obtained a $950,000 settlement in a difficult personal injury case involving a client who was injured when the wheelchair she was in pitched her onto the sidewalk. The client, who was not using the wheelchair’s seatbelt, suffered serious and permanent injuries.Winning a jury trial in a difficult invasion of privacy/emotional distress case involving a client whose psychiatric records were unlawfully accessed by her ex-husband and his sister-in-law and provided to a guardian ad litem (GAL) during a post-divorce contempt case to establish a new child visitation schedule. The GAL violated GAL standards by not first seeking written authorization from the client and further by not first informing the client that the GAL was obtaining this information and intended to disclose it in her report. The jury found the client suffered from the intentional infliction of emotional distress and awarded damages against all three defendants totaling $92,800 with interest. This case is significant as emotional distress damages typically awarded by juries are minimal. Young v. McDonough et al, Boston Municipal Court; No. 2015 01 CV 1523 (2019).Serving as appellate counsel in the case of Williams v. Vanaria, 2000 Mass. App. Div. 162 (2000), which affirmed the legal principle that a successor corporation is not liable for the debts of a preceding corporation where there are separation of identities, no transfer of assets, and separate bank accounts.Representing clients in all areas of probate law including estate and will disputes.Frequently appointed by judges of the Massachusetts Probate Courts as an administrator of troubled or contested estates.Presiding over hearings on complaints against attorneys as a Hearing Officer for the Board of Bar Overseers (2006-2012).Lecturer, Trial Practice and Procedure/Evidence, MCLE, 2014-present.Lecturer, Metrowest Legal Services, Divorce Institute, 2012-present.Attorney Coren is a founding partner of KCL and Chair of our Personal Injury and Litigation Practice Groups.Steve has extensive experience, training and presenting in the field of family law and family law mediation. His experience includes:Negotiated a favorable settlement in a divorce case involving a client who was subjected to alleged abuse by her husband during their marriage.Negotiated a property division settlement with marital assets valued over $5 million and resolved a complicated inheritance issue.Negotiated a settlement of 70 percent of the marital home to our client due to the misconduct of her husband.Negotiated a settlement involving a $4.6 million asset division with inheritance and alimony issues.Succeeded in a divorce trial by having the Probate Court adopt our business valuation expert’s opinion of the value of a wife-owned wedding gown business worth over $300,000 where the opposing expert had zero value.Succeeded in a post-divorce termination of alimony trial due to statutory retirement and proving no circumstances warranted continuation.Successfully defended husband in 209A abuse petition trial.Successfully negotiated a settlement involving substantial income and over $4.5 million in assets and alimony where the client did not want to litigate and insisted on fairness to the spouse.Successfully defended client against attempt by opposing spouse to claim that client’s mother’s many real estate properties were actually the property of the client.Steve also has served as an expert witness in attorney negligence cases involving divorce and family law matters. He has opined on the breach of the legal duty owed to a client in a family law case, negligent settlement conduct, breach of the obligation of zealous representation, improper charging of attorney fees, failure to argue correct asset division and proper division of real estate, negligent conduct in discovery matters, failure to discover relevant information, failure to pursue the right of support for a client, failure to have witnesses testify and failure to pursue legal theories.Serving as conciliator-mediator for Middlesex and Norfolk Probate and Family Courts.Lecturer, MCLE Family Law Institute, 2015-present.Professional Experience:Board of Governors, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Mentoring Committee Chair, 2013 – presentMassachusetts Bar Association, Committee on Civility and Professionalism, 2019 – 2020Special Interests – Education and Scuba Diving:Attorney Coren has combined his passion for the law with his commitment to education and his love of scuba diving.Actively involved in the field of law-related education, Attorney Coren has helped fosters programs in schools to teach students about the law and its procedures and created opportunities for students to participate in moot court programs. His activities include:Founding and serving as past president of the Massachusetts Association for Law-Related Education, Inc., and recipient of its Distinguished Service Award.Helping to found the Lawyer/Teacher Partnership Program within the Massachusetts Bar Association.Co-author of In Search of Justice: “Legal Education Materials for Secondary and Junior High Schools” published by the Massachusetts Bar Association and used in secondary schools throughout Massachusetts.Presenter at various law-related conferences, including American Bar Association Law-Related Education seminars, Massachusetts Bar Association Law-Related Education seminars and conferences, the Massachusetts Bar Association Law-Related Education lawyer-teacher partnership program and the Massachusetts Bar Association Law-Related Education Mock Trial program.Presiding annually as a judge for national mock trial competitions.Attorney Coren is a certified scuba instructor and award winning underwater photographer. His accomplishments include:Author, “The Law and the Diving Professional,” published by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), and it has been sold all over the world.Representing the Bay State Council of Divers and many scuba groups and dive shops.Successfully challenging a coastal town’s right to require every scuba diver to display his or her own dive flag, although the Massachusetts state law allowed groups of divers to have to only display one flag.Speaking & Writing:Attorney Coren frequently speaks at law related conferences, including the American Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Associations. Recent presentations include:MCLE New England, “Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop” (2017, 2016, 2015)MCLE New England, Practicing with Professionalism, “Managing Your Clients’ Expectations (and Your Own)” (2017)MetroWest Legal Services, “Divorce Basics Training Seminar” (2016)MCLE New England, “Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial” (2016)Probate and Family Court Conciliation Training for the Norfolk and Middlesex Bar Associations (2015)Awards:2014 and 2015 President’s Awards from the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA). The award is given annually to individuals whose commitment and dedication to MATA is extraordinary.2013 Triple Threat pro bono award from MetroWest Legal Services. The award was given for service and dedication, including Attorney Cohen’s representation of pro bono family law clients, providing attorney-of-the -day services at Middlesex probate and family Court in Marlboro, Massachusetts and serving as moderator and lecturer on the Metrowest Divorce Seminar programs.
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Divorce and separation
Probate
Domestic Violence
Language
English
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Reviews
I used Attorney Steve Coren during my divorce and found him to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. He thoroughly prepared me for court and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. He answered all my questions and was always reachable by cell for other advice and consultation. I trusted him and felt he would do a great job in representing me. Attorney Coren always arrived thoroughly prepared for court dates. He was clear, articulate and extremely thorough in detail.. I was granted a restraining order which I probably would not have received if I had gone to court on my own or had chosen another attorney. I was completely satisfied with the outcome and he was worth every penny…If you are looking for a top of the line attorney I would highly recommend Attorney Steven Coren
Steven Coren is a passionate, articulate and concerned attorney. He represented me in a divorce and subsequent modifications. Always attentive to my concerns, responsive to my questions, he knows the law and effectively managed me through the process. Appropriately aggressive, extremely articulate, always prepared, Steven is a remarkable attorney. Without his legal expertise and attentive support, my children and I would not be where we are today.
My husband and I can't thank E. Steve Coren enough for all his hard work regarding my slip-and-fall case. It was a long and involved case, yet he proved himself to be a very competent and worthy attorney. He kept me up-to-date on the goings on through phone calls, emails and mailings, and answered all my questions in a very timely manner. Steve has earned our respect for the integrity and compassion he has shown us—attributes that are severely lacking today. He is a credit to his firm and to his profession. Because of his great command of court matters and of our laws, despite some roadblocks, we received a favorable settlement. When I was diagnosed with a serious illness in the midst of my case, he went above and beyond to make this case as painless as possible for us, and for that we are eternally grateful. If we ever have a need for his services in the future, we would certainly contact him. We would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family members should they have a need for the services he and his firm offers. May he enjoy a great summer, and we wish the very best to him, his family, and the continued success of his firm. Most sincerely, Mia
My attorney for my divorce was Steve Coren. If I could provide a lower grade, I would. Bad advice in the courtroom, lack of response in returning phone calls, a delay in creating a temporary order for parenting time. He had been referred by a trusted friend who knew of him by reputation. The reality has been a nightmare that has continued for 14 months because of the damage done by having this man as my attorney for the first six weeks.
I used Attorney Steve Coren during my divorce and found him to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. He thoroughly prepared me for court and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. He answered all my questions and was always reachable by cell for other advice and consultation. I trusted him and felt he would do a great job in representing me. Attorney Coren always arrived thoroughly prepared for court dates. He was clear, articulate and extremely thorough in detail.. I was granted a restraining order which I probably would not have received if I had gone to court on my own or had chosen another attorney. I was completely satisfied with the outcome and he was worth every penny…If you are looking for a top of the line attorney I would highly recommend Attorney Steven Coren
Steven Coren is a passionate, articulate and concerned attorney. He represented me in a divorce and subsequent modifications. Always attentive to my concerns, responsive to my questions, he knows the law and effectively managed me through the process. Appropriately aggressive, extremely articulate, always prepared, Steven is a remarkable attorney. Without his legal expertise and attentive support, my children and I would not be where we are today.
My husband and I can't thank E. Steve Coren enough for all his hard work regarding my slip-and-fall case. It was a long and involved case, yet he proved himself to be a very competent and worthy attorney. He kept me up-to-date on the goings on through phone calls, emails and mailings, and answered all my questions in a very timely manner. Steve has earned our respect for the integrity and compassion he has shown us—attributes that are severely lacking today. He is a credit to his firm and to his profession. Because of his great command of court matters and of our laws, despite some roadblocks, we received a favorable settlement. When I was diagnosed with a serious illness in the midst of my case, he went above and beyond to make this case as painless as possible for us, and for that we are eternally grateful. If we ever have a need for his services in the future, we would certainly contact him. We would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family members should they have a need for the services he and his firm offers. May he enjoy a great summer, and we wish the very best to him, his family, and the continued success of his firm. Most sincerely, Mia
My attorney for my divorce was Steve Coren. If I could provide a lower grade, I would. Bad advice in the courtroom, lack of response in returning phone calls, a delay in creating a temporary order for parenting time. He had been referred by a trusted friend who knew of him by reputation. The reality has been a nightmare that has continued for 14 months because of the damage done by having this man as my attorney for the first six weeks.
I used Attorney Steve Coren during my divorce and found him to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. He thoroughly prepared me for court and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. He answered all my questions and was always reachable by cell for other advice and consultation. I trusted him and felt he would do a great job in representing me. Attorney Coren always arrived thoroughly prepared for court dates. He was clear, articulate and extremely thorough in detail.. I was granted a restraining order which I probably would not have received if I had gone to court on my own or had chosen another attorney. I was completely satisfied with the outcome and he was worth every penny…If you are looking for a top of the line attorney I would highly recommend Attorney Steven Coren
Steven Coren is a passionate, articulate and concerned attorney. He represented me in a divorce and subsequent modifications. Always attentive to my concerns, responsive to my questions, he knows the law and effectively managed me through the process. Appropriately aggressive, extremely articulate, always prepared, Steven is a remarkable attorney. Without his legal expertise and attentive support, my children and I would not be where we are today.
My husband and I can't thank E. Steve Coren enough for all his hard work regarding my slip-and-fall case. It was a long and involved case, yet he proved himself to be a very competent and worthy attorney. He kept me up-to-date on the goings on through phone calls, emails and mailings, and answered all my questions in a very timely manner. Steve has earned our respect for the integrity and compassion he has shown us—attributes that are severely lacking today. He is a credit to his firm and to his profession. Because of his great command of court matters and of our laws, despite some roadblocks, we received a favorable settlement. When I was diagnosed with a serious illness in the midst of my case, he went above and beyond to make this case as painless as possible for us, and for that we are eternally grateful. If we ever have a need for his services in the future, we would certainly contact him. We would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family members should they have a need for the services he and his firm offers. May he enjoy a great summer, and we wish the very best to him, his family, and the continued success of his firm. Most sincerely, Mia
My attorney for my divorce was Steve Coren. If I could provide a lower grade, I would. Bad advice in the courtroom, lack of response in returning phone calls, a delay in creating a temporary order for parenting time. He had been referred by a trusted friend who knew of him by reputation. The reality has been a nightmare that has continued for 14 months because of the damage done by having this man as my attorney for the first six weeks.