About Coughlin & Gerhart LLP

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP traces its roots to 1898, building more than 125 years of trusted legal service across New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania. From its main office in Binghamton and additional locations throughout New York and Pennsylvania, the firm has become one of the region’s most established legal institutions. A long-standing presence, combined with steady growth, reflects a tradition of legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and dependable representation for individuals, families, businesses, and public entities.

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP delivers strategic counsel across a broad range of practice areas, including Accidents & Injury, Banking & Business, Family Law, Labor & Employment, Litigation & Trial, Public Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts, Estates & Elder Law, and Workers’ Compensation & Disability. This depth allows the firm to address both expected and unforeseen legal challenges with confidence. Thorough preparation and careful case analysis guide every matter, whether resolving complex disputes, advising businesses, or protecting long-term financial and family interests.

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP combines the strength of a larger regional practice with a commitment to personalized legal solutions. Access to respected experts and extensive resources strengthens case strategy when critical interests are at stake. At the same time, the firm places strong value on building meaningful professional relationships from the initial consultation through final resolution. Every matter receives focused attention, clear communication, and practical guidance designed to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP has earned recognition from respected legal organizations, including Best Lawyers 2026 and Best Law Firms Ranked by Best Lawyers 2026. Additional distinctions include the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating, FDCC Defense Lawyers, Defense Leaders, and TopVerdict.com Top 100 Jury Verdicts in New York 2017. These distinctions reflect consistent professional excellence and peer acknowledgment. Dedicated to confidentiality, client priorities, and high-quality counsel, the firm continues to deliver reliable representation grounded in experience, integrity, and results-driven strategy.

Practice Areas

Accidents & Personal Injury
  • Car Accident
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Rideshare Accidents
  • Property Liability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Construction & Work-Site Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Negligence
  • Dog & Animal Bites/Attacks
  • Birth Injuries
Business & Banking
  • Banking, Credit Union Law, & Creditors’ Rights
  • Business Formation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Dissolution & Succession Planning
  • Commercial Law & Commercial Real Estate
  • Health Law
  • Not-For-Profit Law
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Child Custody And Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Guardianship
  • Paternity
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Separation
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Other Domestic Relations Matters
Labor & Employment Law
  • EEOC Claims (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
  • NYSHRD Claims (New York State Human Rights Division)
  • Discipline Proceedings
  • Employee Discrimination, Harassment And Retaliation Suits
  • OSHA Citations (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
  • Safety And Health Violations
  • Civil Service Law Matters
  • Police And Firefighter Disability/Gml Section 207 Claims (General Municipal Law)
  • New York State Disability Retirement Claims
  • Wage And Hour Claims
  • DOL Claims (Department Of Labor)
  • Unemployment Insurance Claims
  • Development Of Employee Handbooks
  • Harassment Prevention And Reporting Policies
  • Drug And Alcohol Testing Policies
  • Family And Medical Leave Act Policies
  • Social Media Policies
  • Employment Agreements
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Severance Agreements
  • Noncompetition And Confidentiality Agreements
  • Employee Counseling And Discipline
  • Union Organizational Activities And Elections
  • Negotiation Of Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Grievance Arbitration
  • Interest Arbitration
  • Labor-Management Conflicts
  • NLRB Proceedings (National Labor Relations Board)
  • PERB Proceedings (Public Employment Relations Board)
  • Workers’ Compensation & Disability
Litigation & Trial
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Estate & Wills Dispute Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Accidents & Personal Injury
Government
  • Public, Municipal, & Education Law
Real Estate Law
  • Commercial Law & Commercial Real Estate
  • Environmental, Land Use & Development Law
  • Oil & Gas Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Zoning & Planning Law
Trusts, Estates, & Elder Law
  • Estate Planning & Wills
  • Trusts, Charitable Giving, & Tax Planning
  • Probate And Trust & Estate Administration
  • Elder Law & Guardianships

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Coughlin & Gerhart LLP

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP - Ithaca

798 Cascadilla St suite a, Ithaca, NY 14850

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP - Binghamton

99 Corporate Dr, Binghamton, NY 13904

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP - Bainbridge

109 N Main St, Bainbridge, NY 13733

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP - Hancock

65 W Front St Ext, Hancock, NY 13783

Coughlin & Gerhart LLP - Honesdale

916 Church St, Honesdale, PA 18431