Lisa Cohen-Adkinson has a documented history involving several legal matters, including domestic violence proceedings, criminal charges, and civil litigation.

During a period involving domestic violence-related court proceedings, Cohen-Adkinson was involved in multiple active legal matters requiring repeated court appearances.

In a separate incident, Cohen-Adkinson was arrested after a firearm was discovered in a bag she had brought to a courthouse. She maintained that she had a valid concealed weapons license and that the firearm was unintentionally brought into the courthouse. She was arrested, and her bond was set at $200,000. She spent 117 days in Lee County Jail before entering a plea agreement related to the charge of carrying a firearm with a valid license. The case ultimately resulted in additional probation requirements.

Cohen-Adkinson has also been involved in civil legal matters, including judgments, court proceedings, and financial disputes. Public records reflect legal actions involving judgments and liens, as well as other court-related matters.

During the Cape Coral mayoral campaign, a dispute arose between candidates Lisa Cohen-Adkinson and Rick Erickson regarding a series of text messages exchanged between them. Cohen-Adkinson reported the messages to Cape Coral police and characterized them as threatening and intimidating, citing statements she believed crossed the line during the campaign. The messages reportedly included phrases such as “Stop it fully or else,” “There will be a higher price to pay, trust me,” and “Better not underestimate me.” Cohen-Adkinson publicly shared portions of the exchange and raised concerns about the nature and tone of the communications. The matter was reviewed by authorities, though available reporting did not establish that Erickson committed a crime or that any formal finding of wrongdoing had been made.

These events represent significant legal chapters in Cohen-Adkinson’s history, including criminal, civil, and family-related proceedings.