Michael P. DeGroat

Michael P. DeGroat retired from Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2026, where he had served as Of Counsel since 2014. Prior to joining Coughlin & Gerhart, Mike spent 35 years practicing law in Delaware County, New York.

 

From 1978 to 1980, Mike served as law assistant to Delaware County Judge Richard H. Farley. In 1980, he joined the firm of Eaton, Griffith and Mugglin. In 1992, he became a partner in DeGroat & Northrup, where he practiced until 2000. From 2001 to 2013, he maintained a solo practice in Walton, New York.

 

Throughout his legal career, Mike maintained a general practice, concentrating in real estate, estate planning, estate administration and banking law. He also served as town attorney for the Town of Colchester in Delaware County, a position he began in 1988.

 

Mike has been involved with numerous Delaware County organizations and entities. His community involvement has included serving as a director of Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc. and The National Bank of Delaware County, as well as serving on the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. He has also been involved with Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County.

 

Mike is a veteran of the United States Army. His many years of service to his clients and the Delaware County community have been an important part of his career.