Atty. Christopher S. McIlveen

Atty. Christopher S. McIlveen

Christopher McIlveen joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2022. His practice is concentrated in the areas of business, banking, and municipal and public law.

Binghamton Binghamton 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher S. McIlveen at a glance

Christopher S. McIlveen is an Associate based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2019) and New York (2021). Educated at Emory University School of Law (L.L.M. Transactional, 2020) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. History, 2016). Active member of Professional Associations •New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher McIlveen joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2022
  • His practice is concentrated in the areas of business, banking, and municipal and public law
  • He is licensed in the states of New York and North Carolina
  • While attending law school, Christopher was a summer law clerk for a commercial real estate litigation firm in London, United Kingdom, a summer law clerk for a firm in Syracuse, New York, and a student attorney for Syracuse University’s Transactional Law Clinic, where he assisted small businesses and non -profit organizations in a variety of matters, including formations, contract reviews, and dissolutions
  • Christopher earned his Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law, cum laude, and his Master of Laws with concentration in Transactional and Corporate Law from Emery University School of Law
  • During his time at Syracuse Law, he served as a Teaching Assistant in Legal Communications and Research, teaching legal writing and research to first year law students, and served as the Managing Editor for the Journal of Science and Technology
  • He also served as the Executive Vice President of the Student Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher S. McIlveen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. McIlveen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Binghamton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher S. McIlveen's law office located?
Christopher S. McIlveen's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher S. McIlveen handle?
Christopher S. McIlveen focuses on business, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher S. McIlveen practiced law?
Christopher S. McIlveen has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Christopher S. McIlveen go to law school?
Christopher S. McIlveen earned their education at (L.L.M. Transactional, 2020); (B.A. History, 2016).
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Education

L.L.M. Transactional
Emory University School of Law
- 2020
B.A. History
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2016

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2019
New York
Admitted: 2021

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