Jonathan E. Coughlan

Jonathan E. CoughlanMy firm’s practice focuses on assisting attorneys, judges, and bar applicants in the area of professional responsibility.  My experience as a public defender, civil litigator, and prosecutor provides an unparalleled legal perspective to my clients.  Having served as the Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio, an ethics defense counsel, and an ethics expert, I have learned that legal professionals who face challenging and difficult ethics inquiries require a highly qualified lawyer who recognizes their very livelihood and careers may be at stake.

My work as a consulting and testifying ethics expert has assisted numerous clients facing a variety of ethics issues in different legal contexts. I have provided valuable insight, written reports, and testimony.

My representation of bar applicants has led to an appreciation of the unique issues in the admissions process.

I am also available to provide a seasoned understanding and approach to many other legal ethics issues and office administration concerns such as IOLTA issues, fee agreement advice, file retention, and succession planning matters.

Please take a moment to review other areas of this website that set forth my professional background and services.  You may contact me with your questions and concerns at the number listed above, by email, or on the secure site provided.  I look forward to speaking with you.