District
33 reviews
cannot interpret the law. if you are not big business or a party of power YOU ALREADY LOST. He should go judge a dog show, more his intellect
Seems result oriented, knows who's going to win before the first motion. Controls the proceedings to make sure the result is what he wanted. He was polite to the lawyers but impolite and a bit off point when it came to the litigants and their status. Could tell who was going to win the minute we began the proceeding.
Very thorough. Not afraid to take on cases of first impression on motion for summary judgment.
Biased toward large firms and parties. Irrational, high-handed decisions on discovery and a trigger finger on sanctions such as I've never seen in a federal judge.
I found Judge Cogan to be evenhanded, scholarly and balanced -- and when he doesn't know something, he is not afraid to stop the proceedings and look it up; he may also change a ruling if he thinks he got it wrong. All together -- an honest broker!
This caricature can't tell the difference between an affidavit and a lien. Attempting to silence dissent by referring case to US Attorney Robert Capers for prosecution alleging a lien was filed when it is clearly an affidavit outlining one single, solitary violation of Federal law by Cogan. 16-mc-2014.
Seems to quote one standard for big guys but ignores that standard for little guys. Shameful.
Very smart and fair. Knows the rules and facts of the case. Gives each side their day in court without letting personal opinion interfere.
abysmal demeanor. lacks willingness to follow basic requirements of job.
Had sentencing before him in drug case of vet with PTSD. Court gave him time served and supervised release, which was not surprising under the circumstances. But was impressed by Cogan's understanding of the client's circumstances and his genuine willingness to remain involved in the case (although client lives out of state), to step in if the client needed additional assistance going forward.
Fair and smart. Doesn't tread on substantial rights of the parties. Knows the law stone cold (and don't you want that in a federal judge). Runs a real tight ship. Comes off and projects as smarter than the litigants. Probably is, but, well, we'll leave it at that.
Conservative pro government; pro defense. Doesn't bong on the bench.
Terrible Judge. Decides cases based on wealth. The wealthiest and more powerful litigant always prevails.
He wrongfully file charges against my attorney and force me to represent myself in a very intense civil rights case that's over 18 years old against the city of New York
Heubner, say no more. Best judge ever.
Agree with petty tyrant. Cogan would chew arm off rather than follow due process. Scared of litigants whio challenge him. Bully.
My experience with Judge Cogan was not very good. He took a very condescending tone towards hard working, conscientious litigators and generally demonstrated that he does not have the proper temperament to be a federal judge. He is a public servant, and should act like one.
He lacks the ability to reason and he renders irrational and absurd decisions. He seems to decide cases right from the start based on who is suing whom without any thought, analysis or factual development, and then he tries to support his decisions with statues and case law he realty does not understand. Should have stayed in private practice.
Judge Cogan is a petty tyrant who enjoys nothing more than tormenting attorneys.
Judge Cogan is irrational and ill tempered. He gets off by browbeating attorneys. He also wants his threats to spur settlement, and he backs parties into posiitons on issues that are not germane to the case. He should go work for the Federalist Society and write briefs on behalf of neo-conservative causes.