Keegan J. Coughlin

Keegan J. Coughlin is an experienced attorney whose work spans public law, estate planning, estate administration, and real estate matters. He advises a wide variety of public entities and private clients, offering steady guidance on daily needs and long-term planning. His approach emphasizes clarity, practical direction, and dependable support for those he serves.

Keegan completed his B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at Geneseo (2013) before earning his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law (2016). His legal training also included hands-on roles as a law clerk in the Binghamton City Court and the NYS Attorney General’s Office, building a strong foundation for his career.

Keegan’s practice includes advising towns, villages, cities, counties, school districts, and fire districts on zoning, land use, development, student discipline, environmental compliance, labor and employment issues, and governance. He offers guidance for daily operations as well as broader planning needs, helping public entities meet legal obligations effectively.

Keegan also assists individuals and families with estate planning and trust and estate administration, preparing essential documents and guiding clients through each step of the process. He additionally handles residential and commercial real estate matters, ensuring clients understand their transactions and move forward with confidence.

Keegan has earned recognition as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars honoree (2022–2025) and in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™, reflecting his steady work across his practice areas. He also served as a student judicial law clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. McAvoy in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Keegan J. Coughlin remains committed to delivering clear, practical legal support to the public entities and private clients who rely on him. His dedication to accessible guidance and thoughtful problem-solving helps clients plan, carry out responsibilities, and face challenges with clarity and assurance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Broome County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York
  BA in Political Science

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