BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department. His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027. The JHO Selection […]
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department.
His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027.
The JHO Selection Advisory Committee plays a key role in evaluating applicants and recommending qualified candidates to serve as judicial hearing officers. Pope will continue to provide valuable insight throughout the selection process, helping to uphold the high standards expected of JHO appointments, according to the May 7 announcement.
“We are proud to see Alan continue his service on this important Committee,” said Rachel Abbott, managing partner at Coughlin & Gerhart. “His thoughtful judgment, extensive legal background, and unwavering dedication to the justice system make him a trusted voice in the selection of judicial officers who serve our courts and communities.”
Pope, of counsel to the firm, is an experienced construction attorney and business and commercial-development attorney, according to his bio on the Coughlin & Gerhart website. He represents a number of commercial developers involving all aspects of large and small commercial developments, convenience stores, automobile dealerships, residential housing, leases and many other business and transactional areas.
Coughlin & Gerhart is a multi-service law firm based in Binghamton that has additional offices in Bainbridge, Cortland, Hancock, Ithaca, Owego, and Walton, New York; as well as Honesdale and Montrose, Pennsylvania.
