Atty. John J. Coughlin

Atty. John J. Coughlin

John J. Coughlin is a lawyer practicing estate planning, municipal law, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Fall River Fall River 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Coughlin at a glance

John J. Coughlin is a Member based in Fall River, Massachusetts, practicing at Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2000) and Northeastern University (B.S. Political, 1994). Active member of Bristol County and Massachusetts Bar Associations Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Coughlin is a lawyer practicing estate planning, municipal law, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices at Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin, P.C. in Fall River, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Coughlin's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John J. Coughlin is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Coughlin

Where is John J. Coughlin's law office located?
John J. Coughlin's law practice is located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The firm is Bogle, DeAscentis & Coughlin, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Coughlin handle?
John J. Coughlin focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John J. Coughlin practiced law?
John J. Coughlin has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John J. Coughlin go to law school?
John J. Coughlin earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Political, 1994).
How can I contact John J. Coughlin for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Coughlin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2000
B.S. Political
Northeastern University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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