News & Updates
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALAN POPE, ESQ.!
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is pleased to announce Alan Pope, Esq. has been reappointed as a member of the Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for New York’s Third Judicial Department. His new term runs through March 31, 2027.
COUGHLIN & GERHART LLP OPENS HONESDALE OFFICE, EXPANDING IN NORTHERN, PA
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, one of the most established firms across the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, is excited to announce the expansion of its firm with the opening of its newest office in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The office, located at 916 Church Street, Honesdale, in Wayne County, PA, opened in February 2025 and operates 5 days a week.
By establishing this new location, we seek to close critical gaps in access to legal services for Wayne County and the surrounding area,” said Rachel Abbott, managing partner, Coughlin & Gerhart. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to rural areas by leveraging the depth of an over 55 attorney multi-service law firm while providing personalized service to those in the local community,” said Abbott.
COUGHLIN & GERHART, ATTORNEYS HONORED IN BEST LAWYERS® LIST
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, a distinguished multi-service law firm, is proud to announce 14 of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025. The lawyers recognized are Rachel A. Abbott (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs), Jeffrey A. Brown (Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants), Mary Louise Conrow (Labor & Employment), Mark S. Gorgos (Banking & Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Municipal Law), Robert R. Jones (Litigation -Trusts & Estates, Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiff), Kristen K. Luce (Trusts & Estates), Robert J. Madigan, Jr. (Real Estate Law), Lars Mead (Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants), James P. O’Brien (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants), Keith O’Hara (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants), Alan J Pope (Construction Law), Joseph J. Steflik, Jr. (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law -Management), Paul J. Sweeney (Labor Law-Management and Litigation, Labor & Employment), and Beth E. Westfall (Trusts & Estates). Additionally, Nicholas Cortese (Municipal Law), Keegan Coughlin (Municipal Law and Trusts & Estates), Caroline Guiles (Trusts and Estates), Nathan Kopp (Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Zachary Morahan (Litigation – Trusts & Estates), and Nathan VanWhy (Municipal Law) were listed in the category of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
The following attorneys were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”, James P. O’Brien (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants), Paul J. Sweeney (Litigation – Labor & Employment), and Beth E. Westfall (Trusts & Estates). This is awarded to only one lawyer per region and practice area.
Former Supreme Court Justice Joins Firm
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is pleased to announce former Supreme Court Justice, Jeffrey A. Tait to the firm where he will collaborate with fellow attorneys in the Litigation & Trial, Matrimonial, Business and other practice groups. Tait also offers Mediation services in divorce, personal injury, contractual disputes, and Child Victim Act Cases, in addition to other areas.
“We are thrilled to have former Justice Tait on our team at Coughlin & Gerhart,” said Rachel Abbott, managing partner. “He possesses decades of experience, this, coupled with his extensive dispute resolution expertise, will allow the firm to offer more mediation services and to help seek amicable resolutions for clients,” said Abbott.
Welcome 2024 Summer Associates!
We are excited to announce our 2024 Summer Associates! Pictured L-R: Alexander A. Fakhouri (Albany Law School), Angie M. Kanavy (Widener University Commonwealth Law School), Rory J. Pelella (Syracuse University College of Law), Nathaniel O. Stowe (Penn State Law), and Joanna M. Garner (Brooklyn Law School). These law students bring with them their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our Summer Associate Program provides a unique opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in a law firm setting. We’re committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients, and our Summer Associate Program is an integral part of that commitment. We’re looking forward to working with this amazing team of students this summer. Interested in joining next year’s class? Visit our Summer Associates page to learn more.