Coughlin & Gerhart formally opens new Bainbridge office

BAINBRIDGE, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP celebrated the relocation of its Bainbridge office to a new location at 109 North Main St. with a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, June 20. “There is a need in the community for the talent, skills, and resources that C&G offers, and it is important that Coughlin & Gerhart is here to support the community,” Assembly Member Joseph Angelino (R,C,I–Norwich) said at the formal opening. Other attendees included Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne, Bainbridge Mayor Philip Wade, Commerce Chenango President/CEO Sal Testani, and Matt Germond of Germond Chiropractic Healthcare and Wellness Center. The firm shares space in Germond’s building. Coughlin & Gerhart partners Mei Austin, Brady Begeal, and Caroline Guiles; along with Beth Westfall, of counsel; associates and staff of the firm; and various other government officials and business leaders attended the ceremony, which included a tour, refreshments, and giveaways. Angelino presented a framed certificate commemorating the event to Coughlin & Gerhart Managing Partner Rachel Abbott. “Coughlin & Gerhart is proud to be part of such a great community,” Abbott said. “We have an office that’s open and fully staffed five days a week so people can stop to sign documents, drop off paperwork, and meet attorneys in person without having to drive 45 minutes or more.” Along with being more convenient for clients, the new office provides onsite parking and an accessible ground-level entrance. Coughlin & Gerhart is a multi-service law firm with more than 55 lawyers, along with professional support staff. Headquartered at 99 Corporate Drive in Binghamton, the law firm also has offices in Bainbridge, Cortland, Hancock, Ithaca, Owego, and Walton in New York and Montrose, Pennsylvania.