Maria Coffinas

Maria Coffinas

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

186 Joralemon St, Ste 910, Brooklyn, NY

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 20%

All aspects of divorce cases including negotiating settlements, custody trials, equitable distribution trials, post-judgment enforcement proceedings and appeals.

41 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C.

186 Joralemon St, Ste 910, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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Maria Coffinas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by wink | May 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Maria Coffinas: The Best Matrimonial Attorney in Kings County

When confronted with matrimonial issues, one can be easily overwhelmed and at times confused about the best course of action. Place your trust in the wrong attorney and the outcome can be severely damaging. I engaged Maria almost 5 years ago. I couldn't have made a better decision. Any amount of pra...ise and respect extolled upon Maria, would still not completely reflect how great she is. From the very beginning, her professionalism and expertise obvious. However, what is truly remarkable was the guidance she provided. Her sage advice and representation resulted in a wonderful outcome for all parties despite constantly being confronted with obstacles. She was always candid and an expert at de-escalating troublesome situations. From my experience and conversations with others, Maria Coffinas is undeniably at the top of the pyramid. Engage her as your attorney. You will not regret it. One more point that should not be ignored. Her staff is first class. Call them once, and they respond without hesitation. I am proud to say, "That I am Maria's client.."

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Maria Coffinas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Theodore Alatsas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Robert Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Seckular

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Keith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the priveledge of working with Maria as co-counsel on a very unique matter. Her competence and professionalism have been evident throughout. She knows when to display an agressive posture and when to adopt a collaborative approach to benefit the client. I wholeheartedly reccommend her."

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Steven Mandel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria was my adversary in a hotly contested, high net worth, emotionally charged case. This matter never would have been resolved as amicably and expeditiously as it had if not for her expertise. Thank you, Maria!"

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Michael DiRaimondo

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Walter Anderocci

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Theodore Alatsas

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Mandel

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Beatrice M. Judge Recognition Award, Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Sybil Hart Kooper Award, Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2014 - Present

Brooklyn Matrimonial Pro Bono Project

Co-chair

Brooklyn Bar Association

member

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

member

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

member

Women's Bar Association of New York

Brooklyn Bar Association, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

F v F

Collected 2.7 Million dollars in assets for our client by having her former spouse incarcerated until he paid in full

F v. F

Judgment of Divorce affirmed.

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Education

1984

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Greek

English

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