Our Team

Attorney Katherine Coyne

Attorney Kate Coyne brings compassion, skill, and experience to help you navigate through the personal and legal challenge you are facing. Whether it be divorce, issues related to custody or child support, or modifying an existing court order, she will determinedly advocate for you while also considering the emotional impact that can accompany this time in your life. No two people and no two cases are alike and Attorney Coyne is interested in understanding your story so that she can get you to the outcome that will allow you to move forward in your life. 

After graduating from Northeastern University School of Law, Attorney Coyne served as a judicial law clerk for the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. She spent three years working closely with the judges of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. In this role, she researched and analyzed complex legal questions as well as prepared written Orders, Judgments, and Memoranda of Decision. This invaluable experience gives her unique insight into judicial considerations and directly benefits her clients. 

Attorney Coyne is results-oriented. She does not believe in unnecessary litigation, which would only drive up the cost and frustration for clients. Reaching an out-of-court agreement is always the goal and Attorney Coyne will skillfully negotiate to accomplish this result. If that is not possible, you will find her to be your zealous advocate in the courtroom, knowing all of the intricacies of your case and the applicable law. You will never be “just another client” to Attorney Coyne – she keeps her caseload carefully tailored, allowing her to give your case the time and attention it deserves.  

Attorney Coyne was born and raised in Western Massachusetts and is happy to be raising her own family here. She is an active volunteer for Senior Partners for Justice and also volunteers at her children's school. Practicing law within her community, Attorney Coyne hopes to make a difference in her clients’ lives and considers it an honor to help individuals and families navigate through their very personal challenges.  

Attorney Danielle Fortier Wehrli

Attorney Wehrli understands that clients facing family law matters need more than legal representation—they need an attorney who listens, advocates, and guides them through every step of the process. Whether navigating divorce proceedings, custody disputes, or other family law issues, Attorney Wehrli provides compassionate counsel and strong advocacy tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Her litigation experience and knowledge of the court system allow her to effectively negotiate and advocate on behalf of her clients both inside and outside the courtroom.

Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Attorney Wehrli is proud to serve the community she calls home. After living in both Washington, D.C. and Boston, she returned to Western Massachusetts to raise her family and continue her legal career. Attorney Wehrli earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hamilton College in 2010 and received her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston in 2016. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar later that year and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorney Wehrli is an active member of the Hampden County Bar Association.

Before co-founding Coyne Wehrli, Attorney Wehrli practiced family law at the Law Office of Alison Silber, representing clients in a wide range of domestic relations matters. She also previously worked at a Boston-area law firm focusing on business, construction, and insurance litigation. This diverse legal background provided her with extensive experience in litigation, legal research and writing, negotiation, and mediation. Attorney Wehrli draws on these skills to provide thoughtful, effective advocacy and help clients move forward with confidence through difficult family law matters.

Attorney Sara Sam-Njogu

Attorney Sara Sam-Njogu is an advocate who will listen to your concerns and the unique circumstances of your case.  Bringing over a decade of consulting and strategy experience to her work in our practice, she will help you to understand your options and navigate the process from beginning to end.  

Attorney Sam-Njogu will work hard to achieve the results you desire as efficiently as possible, whether that means a negotiated agreement or litigation.  Sara knows that many clients are experiencing the legal system for the first time, and she strives to give you a sense of agency over what can be an intense and uncertain period.  Whatever your family law challenge, Attorney Sam-Njogu is honored to help you through it.

Attorney Sam-Njogu is happy to be raising her family here in Western Massachusetts.  Her volunteer work touches several critical areas that impact the lives of families in the community, from enriching public education in the schools in her town to serving as a board member for the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center.  Her legal pro bono work has addressed children in the care and protections system, and her scholarly writing has addressed disability law in schools.