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Robert R. Jones
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Robert R. Jones

4.9
41 reviews

99 Corporate Drive, Binghamton, NY 13904

Litigation and Accidents & Injuries

About Robert R. Jones

Robert joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 1990 and is a partner with the firm. He received a BA degree from Binghamton University with Honors in 1987 and received his JD from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, cum laude, in 1990. He is a former member of the firm’s Executive Committee and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He is experienced in handling civil trials and appeals in a wide range of litigation, including real property litigation, personal injury, contract disputes, products liability, and estate litigation. Currently, he limits his practice to civil litigation in the areas of oil & gas lease disputes, serious personal injury (motor vehicle, construction site accident, wrongful death and products liability), estate litigation, contract disputes, and theft of cable & satellite TV.

Robert has received a “BV Distinguished” very high rating from Martindale-Hubbell in both legal ability and ethical standards and has been named as a New York Upstate Super Lawyer since 2012. National Trial Lawyers named him to their Top 100 Civil Plaintiff’s Lawyers of 2017 and 2019.

Robert is a member of the Broome County and New York State Bar Associations. He is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers and American Association for Justice. He is licensed to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, and all federal courts in New York and the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He has lectured at legal education seminars for NYSTLA and the Broome County Bar Association. He is an active member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church of Binghamton.

Publications & Presentations

• Civil Trial Practice Tricks of the Trade (Lecturer, Broome County Bar Association CLE) (October 2016)

• Ethics and Professionalism (Lecturer, Broome County Bar Association CLE) (December 2013)

• Decisions (New York State Trial Lawyers) (2011)

• Update: Oil & Gas Litigation (Lecturer, Broome County Bar Association CLE) (March 2011)

Leadership & Community Involvement

• St. Michael’s Orthodox Church (2009 - Present)

• Legal Aid Society of Broome County (1993 - Present)

• Apalachin Youth Football League (1995 - Present)

Honors

• N. Theodore Sommer Advocacy Award, Broome County Bar Association, 2019

• Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2017 - Present

• Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present

• Peer Rated “BV Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell, 2017 - Present

• National Trial Lawyers - Civil Plaintiff’s Lawyers Top 100, 2017, 2019

• Robert J. Connelly Award, Western NY Trial Lawyers, 1990

 

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Robert R. Jones got this award in 2021

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Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2014
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Mr. Jones was very professional and took a personal interest in my case and recovery. Both my wife and I had complete confidence in his legal ability. Mr. Jones is a man of integrity and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know. I am very grateful for his legal and personal assistance throughout the three years it took to resolve my case. Mr. Jones was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. I felt he was a friend as well as my attorney.

 
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April 15, 2010
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Excellent service, thank you!

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February 25, 2013
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Accidents & Injuries

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 33%
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Cases: Beardslee v. Inflection, 904 F. Supp. 2d 199 (N.D.N.Y. 2012)
    Knapp v. Hughes, 19 NY3d 672 (NY Court of Appeals 2012)
    Wiser v. Enervest Operating, 803 F. Supp. 2d. 109 (N.D.N.Y. 2011)
    Matter of McLaughlin, 111 AD3d 1185 (N.Y. Appellate Division, Third Dep't 2013)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.cglawoffices.com/Attorneys/Robert-R-Jones.shtml

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, New York
    2007, Pennsylvania
    1991, U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
    1993, U.S. District Court Western District of New York
    2013, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
    2013, U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2013
    2014, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
    2015, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional Associations

    • New York State Bar Association (Member, 1991 - Present)

    • Pennsylvania State Bar Association (Member, 2007 - Present)

    • Broome County Bar Association (Member, 1993 - Present)
    Judicial Screening Committee (Member, 2014 - 2015)

    • American Association for Justice (Member, 1993 - Present)

    • New York State Trial Lawyers (Member, 1991 - Present)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    With Honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Hempstead, New York, May 7, 1965

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Partner at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
4.9
41 reviews

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

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    Robert R. Jones was admitted in 1991 to the State of New York.
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    Yes, Robert R. Jones is admitted to practice in New York and Pennsylvania.
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