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Dirk A. Galbraith
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Dirk A. Galbraith

4.6
3 reviews

99 Corporate Drive, Binghamton, NY 13904 + 2 locations

Litigation and Accidents & Injuries

About Dirk A. Galbraith

Mr. Galbraith joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017 and is Of Counsel with the firm at our 118 N. Tioga Place, Ithaca office. Prior to joining Coughlin & Gerhart, Mr. Galbraith was a Partner in the law firm of Holmberg Galbraith, LLP.

His practice includes civil litigation, personal injury law, divorce and family law, real estate law, land use planning and zoning law, business and commercial law.

Mr. Galbraith is a member of the New York State and Tompkins County Bar Associations. He currently serves as the Chairperson for the Appellate Division's Department Attorney Grievance Committee. Mr. Galbraith was a member of the Cornell Law Review and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army (Field Artillery).

Honors

•Named to the Top 100 Jury Verdicts: All Practice Areas in New York State (2017) by TopVerdict.com

Past Positions

•Lecturer, Law, Cornell University School of Law, 1975 - 1978
•U.S. Army, Field Artillery, 1st Lt., 1971
•Holmberg Galbraith, LLP, Partner

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2012
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My knight in shinning armor!!! Excellent. Brilliant.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2011
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My experience was unsuccessful. I did not feel as though my attorney cared if I won or lost as it was not a large account.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 21, 2020
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Called to seek an opinion regarding law particular to Dirk's specialty. While I found the lawyer was quick to return my phone call, he was curt and dismissive to the point of being obnoxiously rude. I did not feel that any adequate care was given to understand or address my concerns. This was surprising considering that I was a client of the firm and came with a recommendation. Would be interesting to see if new clients are treated with the same belittling attitude. I would not recommend that anyone seek counsel with this particular lawyer; maybe another one within the firm.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Accidents & Injuries

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1972, New York
    Memberships

    Professional Associations

    •Tompkins County Bar Association, Secretary, 1977 to 1977
    •Tompkins County Bar Association, President, 1994 to 1994
    •New York State Bar Association, Member, House of Delegates, 1985 to 1988

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
    Class of 1971
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Honors:President, Cornell Law Student Association, 1970-1971

    Davidson College
    Class of 1968
    A.B.
  • Military Service
    1st Lt., U.S. Army, Field Artillery, 1971
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1946
    Baltimore, Maryland, March 27, 1946

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Of Counsel at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
4.6
3 reviews

99 Corporate DriveBinghamton, NY 13904U.S.A.

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Suite A, 798 Cascadilla StreetIthaca, NY 14850U.S.A.

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916 Church StreetHonesdale, PA 18431U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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Ithaca, NY

Suite A, 798 Cascadilla StreetIthaca, NY 14850U.S.A.

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Honesdale, PA

916 Church StreetHonesdale, PA 18431U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Dirk A. Galbraith was admitted in 1972 to the State of New York.
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    Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP has 55 attorneys at this location.
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    Yes, Dirk A. Galbraith has a presence in Binghamton, NY; Honesdale, PA and Ithaca, NY.
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