Teams at Coughlin & Gerhart LLP

Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals, including client communication, intake, file opening, conflict searches, document and correspondence management, billing, mail processing, appointment coordination, and case status updates. Maintains confidentiality, accuracy, organization, and professional service while supporting daily law firm operations.

Provide estate planning and trust administration counsel, draft and review wills, trusts, and probate filings, prepare federal estate tax returns, manage Surrogate's Court matters, maintain client relationships, and collaborate with firm attorneys while ensuring compliance, discretion, and strong legal analysis.

Provide legal counsel to municipal and public-sector clients on municipal, education, land use, zoning, code enforcement, and environmental review matters; draft and review laws, contracts, agreements, and policies; represent clients at board meetings and in litigation and administrative proceedings including Article 78 matters; conduct legal research, negotiate agreements, prosecute code enforcement, and develop practical legal strategies.