Atty. Nancy E. Kline

Atty. Nancy E. Kline

Ms. Kline joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2007 and is Of Counsel with the firm.

Binghamton Binghamton 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (607) 209-9138

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About Nancy E. Kline at a glance

Nancy E. Kline is an Of Counsel based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1990). Educated at Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts (J.D., 1989) and Yale University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Associations •Broome County Bar Association, Treasurer •New York State Bar Association, Present. Serves clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Kline joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2007 and is Of Counsel with the firm
  • Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kline was a Partner in the law firm of Pearis, Kline & Barber, LLP. Ms. Kline concentrates her practice in the area of elder law, including wills, trusts, estates, estate planning and advising clients about Medicaid and other methods of paying for nursing home care
  • Ms. Kline is active with the Broome County Bar Association, serving as its Treasurer, as Chairperson of its annual Elder Law Continuing Legal Education program, and as a member of its Continuing Legal Education Committee
  • She also serves as Treasurer of the Broome County Bar Foundation
  • She is the Director of Yale University’s Alumni Schools Committee (District No. 1203) which interviews high school students who apply to the school, and past President of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Broome County Public Library
  • Ms. Kline is the author of the article “Totten Trusts: Dilemmas, Concerns and Suggested Solutions,” Vol. 9, No. 1 National College of Probate Judges and Boston University School of Law Probate Law Journal, 1989
  • Ms. Kline is the author of Medicaid Financial Eligibility Rules for Nursing Home Care in New York State, which was published by the Broome County Bar Association
  • She wrote this book to help other lawyers gain access to and understand the rules which determine when Medicaid will pay for nursing home care for people who are age 65 and older
  • Leadership & Community Involvement •Board of Directors of the Broome County Bar Association •Director of Yale University’s Alumni Schools Committee Publications & Presentations •Totten Trusts: Dilemmas, Concerns and Suggested Solutions,” Vol. 9, No. 1 National College of Probate Judges and Boston University School of Law Probate Law Journal (1989) •Medicaid Financial Eligibility Rules for Nursing Home Care in New York State, Broome County Bar Association (2011)

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy E. Kline's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy E. Kline handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 venue, 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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Where is Nancy E. Kline's law office located?
Nancy E. Kline'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 Nancy E. Kline handle?
Nancy E. Kline focuses on trusts, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nancy E. Kline practiced law?
Nancy E. Kline has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Nancy E. Kline go to law school?
Nancy E. Kline earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1982).
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What awards or recognition has Nancy E. Kline received?
Nancy E. Kline's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- 1989
B.A.
Yale University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990

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