Biography
Caroline M. Guiles is a Partner at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP and leads the Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on estate planning, estate administration, and real estate transactions.
Caroline works closely with individuals and families to create thoughtful estate plans tailored to their needs and to guide them through the estate administration process with clarity and care. She understands that these matters are often personal and complex, and she prioritizes practical advice and responsive communication.
Caroline focuses her real estate practice on residential and commercial transactions, guiding clients through contracts, title matters, and closings. She takes a proactive approach to keep deals moving smoothly and address issues before they can delay a transaction.
Caroline joined the Firm in 2017 and became a Partner in 2024. She is admitted to practice in New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Broome County Bar Association.
When she is not practicing law, Caroline enjoys being with her family and cherishes the time spent making memories with her young daughter.
Publications & Presentations
- Sixth Circuit Deferential Treatment of Notice in Employment Arbitration Agreements: A Comment on Tillman v. Macy’s Inc., 8 Y.B. Arb & Mediation 122 (2016).
Education
- Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2017
- University at Buffalo
- B.A. - 2014
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Economics and Political Science
Certified Legal Specialties
Classes & Seminars
Pro-Bono Activities
Representative Clients
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2018
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Honors
Ancillary Businesses
References
Past Positions
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association (Member, 2018 – Present)
- Broome County Bar Association (Member, 2018 – Present)
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Trust & Estates


