KIRKWOOD — Coughlin & Gerhart L.L.P. announced that Kristen K. Luce and Robert H. McKertich have became partners in the firm, effective Jan.1.
Luce joined Coughlin & Gerhart in 2007. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Broome County Bar Association. She is on the board of directors for the Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network and is a member of the Owego Rotary. Luce was selected as a “rising star” among New York lawyers for estate planning in the 2013 edition of Super Lawyers magazine.
McKertich joined Coughlin & Gerhart in 2009. He has a background in courtroom litigation and is experienced in practicing before federal, state, 
and local administrative agencies. He was selected as a rising star among New York lawyers for municipal law in the 2013 edition of Super Lawyers.
(Sponsored)
Five Bookkeeping Mistakes That Could Be Costing Your Business Thousands
Proper bookkeeping is the financial backbone of any successful business. Yet for many small business owners, it’s often overlooked until something goes wrong, or a report is suddenly needed. Unfortunately,
Future-Proof Your Hiring Strategy
Struggling to find the right talent — or keep it? You’re not alone. Across industries, employers are feeling the pressure of a widening skills gap, high turnover, and increasing competition
Coughlin & Gerhart’s main office is located at 99 Corporate Drive in Kirkwood. The firm has been serving the Southern Tier since the 1890s. It is a multi-service law firm with more than 40 lawyers and a professional support staff. In addition to its main office, it has branch offices in Ithaca, Owego, Bainbridge, Hancock, Walton, and Montrose.
Contact Carbonaro at mcarbonaro@cnybj.com
