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4.5
102 reviews

38 West Street, Suite 3, Walton, NY 13856, U.S.A.

General Civil Practice before all State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Appellate Practice, Trial Practice and 36 more

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About Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

Building Relationships on Results

Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP was founded October 1, 1973 by the merger of two existing Binghamton law firms. Its predecessor firms date back to the 1890s. It represents one of the oldest multi-service law firms in the Southern Tier of New York. The Binghamton Labor and Employment Law Firm of Twining, Nemia & Steflik merged into Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. in January of 1999. The attorneys of Pearis, Kline & Barber of Binghamton became "Of Counsel" to the firm on January 1, 2007. The Ithaca law office of Jonathan O. Albanese joined Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. on May 1, 2009. The firm's general civil practice is conducted throughout the State and Federal Courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Its lawyers are active in the Broome County, New York State and American Bar Associations, and its past and present partners include bar association officers and community leaders. The lawyers of the firm participate in a wide variety of community services, pro bono work, and take part in civic and charitable activities. Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is a progressive law and vibrant law firm and serves corporations and individual clients by first understanding their goals and priorities.

 

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Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP got this award in 2021

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 24, 2019
Hired Law Firm

I had a great experience with Jon Albanese and his staff at Coughlin & Gerhart in closing the sale of my house. Jon's paralegal Kate was very helpful with my many questions, and answered almost always immediately via email or phone. Jon was very helpful explaining legal issues that I didn't understand. Rhonda came to my house closing and was very professional and helpful. I'm glad I hired Jon with Coughlin & Gerhart. They made my experience very easy and smooth.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2019
Hired Law Firm

From our first meeting, I felt comfortable speaking with Robert Jones regarding my injury and understanding the process of filing a law suit and the possibility of not receiving any monetary settlement. I was very pleased with the end result and Robert Jones's attentiveness to my case. He was straightforward with me and kept the lines of communication open as if I was his only client. I would highly recommend Robert Jones to handle your case with care and professionalism.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2019
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

After trying to handle my legal situation on my own for several years it became apparent I needed legal representation. Upon reaching out to a good friend who is an attorney out of town, she suggested Bob Jones. SO GLAD I took the suggestion. Bob and his entire staff kept clear concise communications with me during the entire process. Bobs demeanor, empathy and professionalism had me confident I made the right choice from the beginning. YES there was a positive outcome in my favor.

 
Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I had Robert Jones for a attorney. He was great. I had a difficult work men’s comp case. Upon getting hurt. He was honest with me up front and told me it would take me years to settle. He was with me every step of the way. I do mean every step. 17 years of steps. We made it. I very happy with what I got and I can live happily and get medical care for the rest of my life. You can’t go wrong with the law office.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
May 11, 2018
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

My cousin was in a terrible accident. I helped her find a lawyer who could fight for her. All the way through (three and 1/2 years) he kept us informed on how the case was progressing. No one in our family had ever been involved in an accident like this. He gave us excellent advice. WE WON, thanks to Bob. We are very happy.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2018
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

We presented Bob with a case that's typically difficult to win, but he expertly and calmly guided us through the high-stakes and emotionally-charged matter. Throughout the case, there was never a doubt in our mind that Bob took our situation personally and gave us the best possible advice. He was patient, persistent and honest with us from beginning to end, building a case that resulted in the best possible outcome for our family. We couldn't have asked for a better advisor or partner.

 
Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney Scot G. Miller

I would recommend Scot Miller to anyone looking for assistance in any of his areas of law that he specialize in Scot and his staff were very helpul knowledgeable and courteous when helping with my social security disability and my workers compensation cases even after my cases were closed Scot assured me that he would continue to be my Lawyer when and if the need ever arose Thank you Eleanor Mosher

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 13, 2017
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Mr. Jones was a God send to myself and my family. Legal cases are difficult on anyone, but he made us feel comfortable and well prepared for what we were facing. His knowledge, expertise and caring demeanor helped us guide us to a positive outcome. We were fortunate enough to have him represent us, and we would recommend his services without any hesitation.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 07, 2017
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Gary B. Kline and Denel Strong helped me with a real estate transaction this year and I am delighted to have had them with me on this deal. My transaction could have been bogged out by setbacks, but with their help, all the obstacles fell over like dominoes and I was able to close on schedule. Excellent attorney, truly exceptional communication. Denel answers all correspondence without delay. I'm extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone seeking to purchase or sell a property!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael P. DeGroat

Professional, thorough, kind, and caring. Everything you want in a lawyer.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice before all State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies
  • Appellate Practice
  • Litigation 2
    • Trial Practice
    • Civil Litigation
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Assessment Law
  • Real Estate
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • Pension and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Insurance 1
    • Casualty Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Construction Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor and Employment (Public and Private)
  • Municipal Law
  • Education Law
  • Utility Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Eminent Domain 1
    • Condemnation
  • Social Security
  • Family Law 2
    • Domestic Relations
    • Divorce
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 2
    • Zoning Law
    • Land Use
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Elder Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Natural Resources 2
    • Oil and Gas Law
    • Mineral Rights
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Creditor Bankruptcy

Office Details

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    Spanish
    Russian
    Japanese.

  • Payment Information
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    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1898

  • State Bar Summary

    All partners and associates are members of the New York State Bar Association.

  • Representative Clients

    GENERAL COUNSEL FOR: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.; Buckingham Manufacturing Co., Inc., Binghamton City School District; Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors of Broome County, Inc.; WSKG Public Telecommunications Council; Village of Johnson City; Susquehanna Valley Central School District.
    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company; HSBC Bank; NBT Bank, N.A.; Delaware National Bank at Delhi; Chemung Canal Trust Co.; Utica Mutual Insurance Co.; Selective Insurance Co.; Erie Insurance Co.; Maple-Vail Book Mgf. Group; Ticor Title Guarantee Co.; Dover Technologies International Inc.; Farm Family Insurance Co.; The Raymond Corporation; Penguin Group (USA) Inc.; Doron Precision Systems, Inc.; Free Community Papers of New York, Inc.; J&K Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc.; Construction Industry Exchange; Johnson City School District; Chenango Valley School District; Town of Conklin; Town of Nanticoke; Town of Sherburne; Town of Otego; Village of Afton; Village of Unadilla; Town of Kirkwood; Town of Maine; Schuyler County; Onondaga County; City of Mount Vernon; Allegany County; Cortland County; City of Auburn; County of Genesee; City of New Rochelle; County of Niagara; St. Lawrence County; Town of Greece; West Corners Fire District.

  • Pro Bono Services
    Pro Bono Coordinator

    Kathy Carney

    The firm participates in a coordinated effort with Broome Legal Assistance Corporation and on an ad hoc basis.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.cglawoffices.com

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4.5
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38 West Street, Suite 3Walton, NY 13856U.S.A.

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Mailing Address: Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, P.O. Box 2039Walton, New York 13856U.S.A.
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  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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