J. Jerome Coogan

Jerome Coogan is an Attleboro attorney at Coogan Smith, LLP, focusing on corporate and business law, probate, trusts, and estate matters. He advises clients on legal issues involving business planning, fiduciary responsibilities, estate administration, and long-term asset protection. His practice reflects decades of experience, careful legal judgment, and practical guidance for individuals, families, and business clients seeking dependable representation in Massachusetts legal matters involving significant personal or financial decisions and complex transactional work.

Mr. Coogan graduated from Boston College and Boston College Law School, where he was a member of the Boston College Industrial and Commercial Law Review. His education supports a practice grounded in business analysis, estate planning, legal research, and careful document review. That background helps him guide clients through matters involving corporate structure, probate procedure, trusts, estates, and planning decisions that require precision, judgment, and strong attention to detail and planning.

Mr. Coogan was admitted in Massachusetts in 1965 and New York in 1966. He is also admitted before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island. His professional service includes work with the Massachusetts Bar Association Fee Arbitration Committee, as well as membership in the Attleboro, Bristol County, and American Bar Associations throughout his career and related professional activities.

Jerome Coogan has served in many civic and charitable leadership roles, including positions with banking, hospital, YMCA, United Way, school committee, and charitable foundation organizations. He has also lectured for the Massachusetts Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program. His honors include an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition among Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers for trusts and estates and business and commercial law matters across the Massachusetts legal community today.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Coogan Smith, LLP
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Attleboro Bar Association
• Member, Bristol County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New York

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College Law School
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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