Jonathan E. Coughlan
About Jonathan E. Coughlan
Jonathan E. Coughlan is a lawyer based in Cincinnati, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Jonathan E. Coughlan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Current Firm: Coughlan Law Firm
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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