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Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP Pro

4.5
103 reviews

798 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, 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

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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, LLP 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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General Practice
Posted by Preston
June 04, 2026
Hired Law Firm

Mr. Walker listened to my issues, offered several solutions to my situation, and handled everything with compassion and extreme professional skill. Thank you for the valueless peace of mind you’ve brought my family.

General Practice
Posted by Lori
July 22, 2025
Hired Attorney Corinne E. Taylor

I am beyond grateful to have had Corinne Taylor as my attorney during a complex legal battle that included business contracts and a divorce. From the very beginning, it was clear that Corinne was not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly organized, a crucial quality when dealing with the layers of intricacies in my case. What set Corinne apart was her unwavering patience. I had countless questions throughout the process, many of which had been dismissed by a past attorney who failed me. But Corinne took the time to explain every detail and face the challenge, making sure I understood each strategy. Her attention to detail was exceptional. Every document, contract, claim was thoroughly examined and presented. Her extensive experience in both Lackawanna and Susquehanna County was also invaluable to my case- shutting down frivolous claims were nothing short of impressive. If you need an unwavering, fair fighter...she's rare dynamite! Finally, exceptional legal service!

 
General Practice
Posted by Bob
May 01, 2025
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Bob was recommended to me by a trusted source. Right from the initial phone call he made me comfortable, answered all my questions, gave me options, and I never felt pressured to hire him or the firm. Once I did decide to go with him, his professionalism continued. He was always very responsive, answered questions, gave options, and settled my case, all while being very professional. I highly recommend him. Thanks Bob!

 
Litigation
Posted by Bruce
December 09, 2024
Hired Attorney Rachel Abbott

My wife was seriously injured in an accident where the other party was clearly at fault. We contacted Rachel A. Abbott at Coughlin & Gerhart – and we are VERY glad that we did! Over more than two years, Rachel and her team guided us through everything from communicating with myriad insurance companies to pursuing a favorable settlement. The accident occurred out of state – so Rachel brought in a lawyer from that state to get their insight. Our questions were answered promptly, and we were always kept up to date. Something like this isn’t fun. But thanks to Rachel’s expertise, we did it! Rachel is both personable and professional. We truly cannot imagine having a better legal experience than we had with Team Rachel and Coughlin & Gerhart LLP.

 
Family Law
Posted by Jim
October 09, 2024
Hired Attorney Corinne E. Taylor

I was given the recommendation to hire Corinne to help with me with legal matters so I'm passing the recommendation along to anyone reading this! Corinne is an excellent lawyer! She is down to earth and is very helpful in explaining the process. She was beside me for almost a year working through process and in the end, following her advice, I was successful. When working with her, be honest and upfront about everything to help her make the best legal decisions and offer the best advice! Highly recommend!!!

 
Litigation
Posted by Karen
April 22, 2024
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

—HIGHLY RECOMMEND —I am very thankful having the lawyer Robert Jones represent myself and family over the years for various legal needs. As well he helped us to reach a fair and significant settlement. That was no small task and was instrumental is us getting to that point of finality. —Mr Jones is always professional, prompt has great communication not to mention expertise in settlement negotiations. He always kept us in the loop by email and phone every step of the legal process. —In addition he always prepared us for each step of the process, especially the preparations for paperwork summaries, deposition, pre-trial and the negotiations that helped us get the best settlement we were entitled to. That was no small task and he did a great job in a confident manner which made us feel that we were in safe hands. —We are thankful to have him represent us all these years. —A special thanks to you Bob and we couldn’t have done it without you.

 
General Practice
Posted by Alyse
March 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Corinne E. Taylor

Corinne has represented several of my companies on various matters and has always been professional, reliable, and most importantly victorious. Corinne and her staff have always kept me updated on the status of her work on my cases and worked quickly to get matter resolved to my satisfaction.

Family Law
Posted by Wendy
March 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Corinne E. Taylor

Corinne Taylor was highly recommended to me from another attorney, that I trust. I am so grateful for having Corrine take on my case for the last 14 months we have been hit from every angle and Won every one of them and made sure that my Children and I are Protected. Corinne explains everything about your case and the possibilities that could occur, and answers your questions honestly. This is one lady that will fight for you and win.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by Carey
March 19, 2024
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This review is for Corinne E Taylor. I can’t say how compassionate Atty Taylor and the practice has been to me. They always keep me informed of what is going on. They consistently call me back and answer all my questions. The quality of the work that has done for me by Atty Corinne Taylor is nothing short of outstanding. I would recommend her to anyone.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Patricia
August 15, 2023
Hired Attorney Kristen K. Luce

Kristen was recommended to me by a colleague of hers when I expressed the need for a first rate attorney to help me navigate the estate planning process. She has exceeded my expectations. From the onset, she listened to every detail I asked to be included in creating my Trust, Will, and both Medical and Financial POA documents. I appreciated when she explained why something should, or should not be included, I learned so much. Her communication and responsiveness was remarkable. We completed what I considered a daunting task quickly and efficiently. She has a comforting way about her that made discussing difficult topics seem effortless. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of having her guidance and expertise.

 
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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

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    arin Chinese
    Spanish
    Russian.

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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
103 reviews

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

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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