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4.5
146 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

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, 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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Litigation
Posted by Patricia
May 29, 2023
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Mine was a very complicated case, spanning several years. COVID-19 caused several delays, as did other forces beyond our control. It required both diligence within the system and patience with my mental and emotional states resulting from my injury. Bob provided these and many other outstanding traits. His strategic planning and preparation for the long, arduous trial was second to none. He persevered and we won my case! The outcome of which will entirely change the quality of my life from here on out! I trusted him with my future, and you can too.

 
Litigation
Posted by Patricia
May 29, 2023
Hired Attorney Keith A. O'Hara

Mine was a very complicated case, spanning several years. COVID-19 caused several delays, as did other forces beyond our control. It required both earnestness within the judicial system and empathy toward my mental and emotional states resulting from my injury. Keith provided these and many other outstanding traits. I believe his greatest attribute is his sincere empathy and care. His strategic planning and attention to details for the long, arduous trial was second to none. His dedication and tenacity with leaving no stone unturned allowed us to win my case! The outcome of which will entirely change the quality of my life from here on out! I trusted him with my future, and you can too.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2022
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

I was in a car accident that required surgery and several years of physical therapy. I was pretty apprehensive about getting a lawyer involved since I'd never had need of one prior to this. I waited a couple of years before reaching out to Coughlin & Gerhart at a coworker's recommendation. And I honestly wish I did it sooner. Bob Jones got in contact with me soon after and helped me through everything. He listened to everything I had to say involving the accident, all the treatments I had gone through, what I was still going through, and how the injury has affected my life. He is extremely knowledgeable, explained everything in easy to understand ways, and gave me clear choices in how to approach the case. He took everything I said into account, developed a plan based on that, and got me a fair settlement. I highly recommend both Bob Jones, his team, and Coughlin & Gerhart.

 
Litigation
Posted by Gale
July 14, 2022
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

I was very pleased with the way Robert R Jones handled my case. He is a compassionate man who always kept me informed and updated on how things were coming along with the case. He fought to get me the best settlement he could get for me. I highly recommend him because he will fight for you.

Elder Law
Posted by Dylan
January 07, 2022
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We engaged Coughlin&Gerhart to guide us through the New York State Guardianship process for our unfortunately rapidly deteriorating father. It turns out that our selection of said firm was very wise as they deftly navigated us through the turbid and choppy legal seas. The two lawyers we heavily interacted with were very knowledgeable, astute, respectful, caring, classy, ethical, communicative and transparent. We've all heard countless lawyer jokes and our initial expectations for the process were indeed tainted by the general societal atmosphere created by such professional jabs. We were very pleased to quickly recognize that such a zeitgeist did not apply in this situation. These folks are the antithesis of Saul Goodman from Better Call Saul/Breaking Bad and "law-talking guy" Lionel Hutz from The Simpsons. We could not be more pleased with the efforts and professionalism of the C&G lawyers and staff and the legal outcome that they were able to achieve. We heartily recommend said firm.

 
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Posted by Josh
September 27, 2021
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First time being a home buyer and couldn’t have chosen a better law office. Mark Smith was our attorney and he handled everything fast and simple. We highlly recommend both Mark and Sam.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
April 03, 2021
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

I can never thank Bob enough for the professional and personal care he showed me throughout my ordeal. I was the victim of a car accident. I suffered a great amount of pain (three trips to the ER). It was a terrible time in my life, and the other driver’s insurance company wouldn’t do anything for me. Bob took my case, and worked hard for me! He kept me informed, and sincerely cared about my ongoing medical issues. I highly recommend Bob Jones to anyone!

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2020
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

My family found ourselves in need of a lawyer for a lawsuit filed against my parent's trust. Bob Jones was recommended by another lawyer in the firm to litigate our case. Although it was outside of his usual areas of litigation, he took on our case. He did a splendid job of representing us and advised the family through to the final settlement. Never having need of a lawyer before, I did not know what to expect but Bob made decisions easy to make.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2020
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Mr. Jones represented my family during the most traumatic time in ours lives. Mr. Jones not only is a professional, knowledgeable and fantastic lawyer, he was kind, empathetic and compassionate in a time of distress. I would highly recommend Mr. Jones and his firm to represent you, your family or your business. Through a lot of hard work and dedication, Mr. Jones will definitely take care of you as his client.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
May 04, 2020
Hired Attorney Robert R. Jones

Working with Bob was a pleasurable experience. He was very professional and competent and always show concerned for are well being. He always explained everything very well and was very quick about returning phone calls. You will not find a more reliable lawyer to handle your case. Michelle was also very pleasant and knowledgeable and willing to help. I would recommend Bob and his firm to anyone.

 
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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.

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    Fixed hourly rates
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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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Suite A, 798 Cascadilla StreetIthaca, NY 14850U.S.A.

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