Kristen K. Luce, Real Estate Attorney in Binghamton, New York
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Real Estate and Trusts · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratCoughlin & Gerhart, LLP
Binghamton, NY
Practicing real estate in Binghamton since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kristen K. Luce is a partner based in Binghamton, NY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Trusts. Kristen has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Binghamton, NY
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Real Estate · Trusts
- Handles Real Estate and Trusts matters from Binghamton, NY.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kristen K. Luce: Kristen K. Luce is a partner based in Binghamton, NY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Trusts. Kristen has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kristen takes on
Kristen concentrates on real estate and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Binghamton, New York
Kristen takes real estate matters in Binghamton, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristen agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Binghamton, New York
Kristen takes trusts matters in Binghamton, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kristen K. Luce — real estate lawyer in Binghamton
Kristen K. Luce is a partner based in Binghamton, NY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Trusts. Kristen has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Kristen joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2007 and is a partner with the firm. She is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Kristen’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust & Estate Administration, Guardianships, Adoptions, Litigated Estate Matters, and Real Estate. She practices in both the main office and the Owego office, serving as the leader of the Owego office.
She has been selected as a Rising Star among New York lawyers for Estate Planning from 2013 - 2018 by Upstate New York Super Lawyers magazine. In 2017 Kristen was named in the 24th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Trust & Estates. Kristen has been given this award every year since 2017 (for the Best Lawyers in America for Trust & Estates).
Kristen is a current member of the Broome County and New York State Bar Associations. She is a member of the New York Bar Association’s Elder Law and Special Needs Section. Kristen previously served on the Board of Directors to the local American Automobile Association (AAA) Club. She is a past Co-Chair of the Broome County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Committee. She served on the Board of Directors for the Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network (April 2008 - February 2016) and is a former member of the Owego Rotary. In 2014 and again in 2018 Kristen was appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Binghamton to an interim position of Acting Town Justice.
Honors
• Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2017 - Present (Trust & Estates)
• Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars, 2013 - 2018 (Estate Planning)
Publications & Presentations
• “Who Gets Stuck with the Bills? Payment of Debts in an Estate,” Broome County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program.
•“Life Use: Now What?,” Broome County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program.
• “Estate Planning,” New York State Teacher’s Retirement System (Ongoing Presenter for their PREP programs for New York teachers).
• “Probate Proceedings, EPTL Article 3, SPCA Article 14,” Broome County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program.
• “Medicare Benefits to the Senior Client Living at Home,” Broome County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program.
Kristen's approach to real estate cases
Kristen joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2007 and is a partner with the firm. She is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Kristen’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust & Estate Administration, Guardianships, Adoptions, Litigated Estate Matters, and Real Estate. She practices in both the main office and the Owego office, serving as the leader of the…
The kind of cases Kristen takes
Kristen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate and trusts matters in Binghamton and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D. · 2007
Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York
B.A. Philosophy · 2002
Jurisdictions
Kristen's state bar admissions
New York
2008 · ACTIVE
Kristen studied at J.D. in Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia and B.A. Philosophy in Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York.
Law school and academic background
Kristen completed J.D. in Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia and B.A. Philosophy in Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kristen's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations • New York State Bar Association, Member • Broome County Bar Association, Member
membership
Locations
Kristen K. Luce's office in Binghamton
Kristen's primary office is at 99 Corporate Drive, Binghamton, NY, 13904. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kristen K. Luce — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kristen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing real estate attorneys in Binghamton.
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How to hire Kristen K. Luce — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kristen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kristen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kristen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Binghamton, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kristen
Kristen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kristen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kristen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kristen K. Luce
How much does it cost to hire Kristen for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kristen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kristen offer a free consultation?
Kristen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristen's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Kristen's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in New York typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kristen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kristen take my case if I'm outside Binghamton?
Kristen is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kristen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kristen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kristen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kristen accepting new real estate clients right now?
Kristen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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