Cohen and Wolf Names New Principal and Of Counsel to the Firm

BRIDGEPORT, CT (January 11, 2021) – The law firm of Cohen and Wolf, P.C. is very pleased to announce that C. Christian Young has become a Principal of the firm, and Joshua Pedreira has been named Of Counsel.

C. Christian Young joined Cohen and Wolf in 2018 as Of Counsel and will continue his practice as a Principal of the firm. Mr. Young handles a wide variety of criminal and civil matters involving embezzlement, domestic incidents, student matters, trafficking, computer crimes, firearm offenses, and homicides. He has extensive experience assisting individuals and estates with issues related to the acquisition, retention, inheritance, and disposition of firearms.  In his personal injury practice, Mr. Young represents individuals who have suffered injury or loss due to carelessness, recklessness, or criminal acts, including those involving motorcycle and motor vehicle accidents, premises defects, and hazardous conditions.

Active in his community, Mr. Young served two terms on the Ansonia/Milford Grievance Panel (2007-2013).  He is currently serving on the Town of Orange Board of Education where he co-chairs both the Buildings and Grounds/Safety and Security Committee and the Policy Committee.

Mr. Young has been consistently recognized as a “Top Super Lawyer” in Connecticut and New England by Connecticut Super Lawyers^® and in 2017, he received the “Outstanding Contribution to Criminal Defense” award by the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association.  He holds a Martindale Hubbell, AV^® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating.  Mr. Young received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

Mr. Young resides in Orange, Connecticut.­

Joshua Pedreira joined Cohen and Wolf in 2015 as an Associate, and he will continue his practice as Of Counsel.  Mr. Pedreira’s practice is comprised of a vast array of litigation matters, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, debt collection, and landlord/tenant disputes.  He represents common interest communities, municipalities, and businesses, as well as individuals. 

In 2019, Mr. Pedreira was named a “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune.  He is listed on the Connecticut Super Lawyers^® list as a “Rising Star” in the area of Creditor Debtor Rights (2018-2020).  Mr. Pedreira currently serves on the boards of the Child and Family Guidance Center, the Cardinal Shehan Center, and the Vasco da Gama Portuguese Cultural and Civic Center, all located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  He earned his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. 

Mr. Pedreira is a resident of Ansonia, Connecticut.

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