Atty. Daniel D. Coughlin

Atty. Daniel D. Coughlin

Mr. Coughlin has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2004.

Bristol Bristol 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel D. Coughlin at a glance

Daniel D. Coughlin is a Member based in Bristol, Tennessee, practicing at Massengill, Caldwell & Coughlin, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wills, car accidents, probate, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994), Missouri (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1996). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D. Member, 1994) and Tulane University (B.A. Athletic, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tennessee (Chair: Litigation Section, 2012-13 General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section, 2004-2006 Member, Executive Council, 2003-present), Bristol (President, 2010 Member, 2006-present) and Kingsport Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bristol, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Coughlin has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2004
  • He is the only certified Civil Trial Specialist in Bristol
  • He has appeared in and represented clients in Courts of 16 Upper East Tennessee counties, as well as the U.S
  • District Courts for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the Western District of Virginia (pro hac vice), the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals, and before Administrative Law Judges in both Kingsport and Bristol, Virginia
  • On December 19, 2014, Mr. Coughlin presented 'Quantifying Damages' and 'Negotiating & Litigating the Damages: Plaintiffs' Tactics' for the National Business Institute's Damages in Personal Injury seminar in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the Carnegie Hotel
  • On November 16, 2017, Mr. Coughlin returned to the Carnegie to present 'Skillfully Utilizing the Business Records Exception' to the hearsay rule for another National Business Institute seminar there
  • On November 13, 2015, Mr. Coughlin presented 'Handling Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims' to attorneys attending the 9th Annual Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners (presented by the Tennessee Attorneys Memo) in Franklin, Tennessee
  • During the same, he outlined and explained the ins and outs of auto claims for insurance coverage involving uninsured and underinsured defendant drivers
  • He presented the same materials in a webinar format for the Tennessee Attorneys Memo on February 25, 2016
  • He also made the same presentation to the Bristol Bar Association at its June, 2015 meeting
  • Additionally, Mr. Coughlin produced Litigation Forum 2013: Practical Help for your Practice for the Tennessee Bar Association on March 8, 2013 in Nashville, while serving as Chair of the Litigation Section of the Tennessee Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel D. Coughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel D. Coughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Daniel D. Coughlin is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Daniel D. Coughlin is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Daniel D. Coughlin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Wrongful Death

Daniel D. Coughlin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Daniel D. Coughlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bristol are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Bristol or all attorneys in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel D. Coughlin

Where is Daniel D. Coughlin's law office located?
Daniel D. Coughlin's law practice is located in Bristol, Tennessee. The firm is Massengill, Caldwell & Coughlin, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel D. Coughlin handle?
Daniel D. Coughlin focuses on wills, car accidents, probate, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Daniel D. Coughlin practiced law?
Daniel D. Coughlin has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Daniel D. Coughlin go to law school?
Daniel D. Coughlin earned their education at (J.D. Member, 1994); (B.A. Athletic, 1991).
How can I contact Daniel D. Coughlin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel D. Coughlin received?
Daniel D. Coughlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Member
University of Missouri School of Law
- 1994
B.A. Athletic
Tulane University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1996

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