Rachel A. Abbott - Binghamton, NY
Attorney at Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
Litigation Lawyers in Binghamton, NY
99 Corporate Drive Binghamton, NY 13904
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Binghamton Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 05/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Family Law
- Accidents & Injuries
Attorney Information
Overview
Rachel joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2005 and serves as its Managing Partner. Her practice is concentrated in the area of personal injury and wrongful death litigation, with a focus in medical negligence, products liability, car accidents, and falls. Rachel has tried a number of jury trials to verdict and has successfully negotiated multi-million dollar settlements. She also practices in the area of matrimonial law and divorce.
Rachel is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Broome County Bar Association. Rachel was chosen by her peers to represent the Broome County Bar Association as an alternate delegate to the New York State Bar Association for numerous years. She was a member of the Broome County Bar Association’s Judicial Committee, interviewing judicial candidates. Rachel has served on the Board for the Whitney Point Preschool & Daycare and Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the United Way of Broome County. Additionally, Rachel is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. She has presented at a number of continuing legal education seminars in the area of personal injury and litigation.
Honors & Awards
- Broome County Bar Association's N. Theodore Sommer Advocacy Award, 2020
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America©, 2016 - Present (Personal Injury Litigation)
- Named, Best Lawyers in America©, 2016 and 2022 (Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" in Binghamton, New York)
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers' Rising Star, 2013 - 2019
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2020 - Present
- Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America™
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Broome County Bar Association (Member)
- American Association of Justice (Member)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Litigation Counsel of AmericaTM (Fellow)
- Trial Law Institute (Member)
- Barrister, Order of Veritas
- Advocate, Order of Certus
- Diversity Law Institute (Member)
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Broome County Bar Association's N. Theodore Sommer Advocacy Award, 2020
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America©, 2016 - Present (Personal Injury Litigation)
- Named, Best Lawyers in America©, 2016 and 2022 (Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" in Binghamton, New York)
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers' Rising Star, 2013 - 2019
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2020 - Present
- Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America™
Other Sources of Feedback About Rachel A. Abbott
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 2005
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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Keuka College,
New York,
New York, 2002
B.A.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Keuka College,
New York,
New York, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Broome County Bar Association (Member)
- American Association of Justice (Member)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Litigation Counsel of AmericaTM (Fellow)
- Trial Law Institute (Member)
- Barrister, Order of Veritas
- Advocate, Order of Certus
- Diversity Law Institute (Member)
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