Atty. Dirk A. Galbraith

Atty. Dirk A. Galbraith

Mr. Galbraith joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017 and is Of Counsel with the firm at our 118 N.

Binghamton Binghamton 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (607) 209-9138 Book Appointment

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About Dirk A. Galbraith at a glance

Dirk A. Galbraith is an Of Counsel based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York (J.D., 1971) and Honors:President, Cornell Law Student Association, 1970-1971 Davidson College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •Tompkins County Bar Association, Secretary, 1977 to 1977 •Tompkins County Bar Association, President, 1994 to 1994 •New York State Bar Association, Member, House of Delegates, 1985 to 1988. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Galbraith joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017 and is Of Counsel with the firm at our 118 N. Tioga Place, Ithaca office
  • Prior to joining Coughlin & Gerhart, Mr. Galbraith was a Partner in the law firm of Holmberg Galbraith, LLP. His practice includes civil litigation, personal injury law, divorce and family law, real estate law, land use planning and zoning law, business and commercial law
  • Mr. Galbraith is a member of the New York State and Tompkins County Bar Associations
  • He currently serves as the Chairperson for the Appellate Division's Department Attorney Grievance Committee
  • Mr. Galbraith was a member of the Cornell Law Review and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S
  • Army (Field Artillery)
  • Honors •Named to the Top 100 Jury Verdicts: All Practice Areas in New York State (2017) by TopVerdict.com Past Positions •Lecturer, Law, Cornell University School of Law, 1975 - 1978 •U.S
  • Army, Field Artillery, 1st Lt., 1971 •Holmberg Galbraith, LLP, Partner

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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dirk A. Galbraith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Dirk A. Galbraith'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.
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Dirk A. Galbraith focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Dirk A. Galbraith practiced law?
Dirk A. Galbraith has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Dirk A. Galbraith earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
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Dirk A. Galbraith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
- 1971
A.B.
Honors:President, Cornell Law Student Association, 1970-1971 Davidson College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972

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