Atty. Lars P. Mead
Lars Mead joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2003 and is a partner with the firm. He is the Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group as well as the Chair of the Firm’s Recruitment Committee.
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About Lars P. Mead at a glance
Lars P. Mead is a Partner based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2003), U.S. District Court Northern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (2009). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado (J.D., 1998) and State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Affiliations • New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Lars Mead joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2003 and is a partner with the firm
- He is the Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group as well as the Chair of the Firm’s Recruitment Committee
- Lar’s practice includes employment related litigation, with an emphasis on municipal liability, including police and fire disability and retirement claims, labor negotiations, employer-employee relations, human resource guidance, workers’ compensation and social security claims
- Lars has argued labor-related matters before the Appellate Divisions in the Second, Third, and Fourth Departments, the New York State Court of Appeals, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- He has represented employers in a wide variety of Labor related matters including improper practice charges before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, contractual grievances, disciplinary matters, and defended various discrimination claims, including Workers’ Compensation, EEOC and New York State Division of Human Rights complaints
- He is a frequent speaker at labor and employment related seminars on new developments in labor and employment law
- Prior to joining the firm, Lars was the Director of the Youth Courts of Broome County
- Lars is a member of the Broome County and New York State Bar Associations
- He currently serves on the Board of Directors of HCA (Helping Celebrate Abilities) and is a past President of the organization
- HCA provides educational and residential services to developmentally challenged persons of all ages
- In his spare time, he has competed in more than 50 triathlons including three Ironman triathlons, Escape from Alcatraz, and many other endurance races
- Pro-Bono Activities • HCA (Helping Citizens Achieve), President of the Board of Directors • Director of the Youth Courts of Broome County • Founding Member of the Board of Directors of the Association of New York State Youth Courts
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Lars P. Mead's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lars P. Mead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Lars P. Mead is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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