Jack G Cohen

Mr. Jack G Cohen

2629 Townsgate Rd., Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mobile: 747-222-1554
Office: 747-222-1550
Fax: 747-222-1551
Introduction

Jack Cohen has been involved in the car business with 30 years experience, wholesaling and retailing, running several dealerships and franchises. Currently holds a dealer license.

Expert testimony regarding:

Plaintiff & Defense / Consulting with Attorneys, Dealers, Consumers, Insurance Companies / Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases, Automobile and equipment rental / and Fraud Investigation specializing in:

- Dealer Fraud
- Automobile dealerships and all automotive related fields
- Real estate transactions
- Real estate loans
- Private money loans

Areas of expertise include:

Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases / Automobile Dealer

Work experience:

1985 - 1986 Wholesale Auto Dealer
Purchased and sold wholesale vehicles 2 years

1986 - 1989 Cohen Motors, Inc., 12409 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Licensed • wholesale &retail used car lot

1989 – 2013 Cohen Motor Co.
12265 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342
Finance specialist and general manager

1992 - 1998 U - Haul Dealership

2004- 2008 Extreme Dealership

2004- 2008 Kasea Dealership

2004 - 2008 Kymco Dealership

2012 - Current: Cohen Inv, LLC. / Binyanim, LLC. / Cohen Investment Group,LLC. / Dirot, LLC. / Credit 55, Inc. / Suburb, LLC. / Balboa, LLC. - Managing member

Director of private money real estate lender, real estate developer, investment property manager, auto in-house financing collector

2012- Current: Oliva Real Estate
Real Estate Investment Director
California Bureau Real Estate (#01949874)

Languages spoken fluently: English / Hebrew / Farsi


Areas of Expertise
  • Automobile Dealerships
  • Automobile Finance
  • Automotive
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction Lending
  • Escrow/Title Insurance
  • Fraud Investigation
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Mortgages
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Valuation
  • Retail Real Estate

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: 4141 INC - Licensed Automobile Dealer

Real estate license

Areas of expertise include:

Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases / Automobile and equipment rental
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 100 times within the past 4 years.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases / Automobile and equipment rental
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 60%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 40%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 26 times within the past 3 years.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: December 2022.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 26+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 20 times within the past 3 years.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15-20 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Plaintiff & Defense

Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases / Automobile and equipment rental
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $300.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $300.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $500.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $500.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses.


References

Robert A. Wiener - Wiener & Associates - 818-640-3001

Steven A. Simons, Sr. - Simons & Associates- 818-368-9642

William N. Blasser - Blasser Law - 909-542-9456

Barak Isaacs - Law Offices of Barak Isaacs - 818-344-4175

Paul Murtagh - Murtagh Law - 213-223-2335

Sonia Dujan - Law Offices of Sonia B. Dujan - 818-888-2323

David Dushane - Dushane Law - 310-321-7802

Louis Liberty - Louis Liberty & Associates - 650-341-0300

Steve Wasserman - Wasserman, Camden & Cassleman, LLP - 818-705-6800


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