Catherine May Co

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Catherine May Co

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

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

479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY

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About Catherine

Biography

AV Preeminent Rated since 2014 to 2023

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Relocation

21 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

21 years

20%
Child Support 20%

21 years

20%
Probate 20%

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Catherine May Co PC

479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY, 11563

nylegaloption.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Catherine online.

Catherine May Co's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

5 star (30)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jeffrey | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Savior

I hired Catherine for a custody relocation matter when my ex-partner wanted to move out of state with our daughter. Catherine fought hard to protect my parental rights, ensuring that our custody arrangement remained fair and in the best interest of our child.

Posted by Sandra | October 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended!

Catherine successfully represented me in a child support modification case. She was thorough in gathering evidence, ensuring that the new child support payments reflected my current financial situation. Her knowledge of family law was impressive, and I felt supported every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate Services

Ms. Catherine Co recently assisted me in petitioning for Letters Testamentary. Throughout the process, she was very responsive, professional & knowledgeable, and I highly recommend her legal services.

Posted by Paris | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's an honest lawyer

I initially reached out to Ms. Co for a consultation regarding divorce and I appreciated her honesty which led to me hiring her. She was always responsive to any questions and made time for me. Very transparent and worth every penny.

Posted by Fabian | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my life

My ex took my child to Ecuador and I attempted to pick up my child and got held by Ecuadorian authorities. I finally got back to New York and hired Catherine. It took 3 months with the Department of State, Family Court, Supreme Court all involved. I look back and now am very thankful that I have m...y son, sole custody, and my life back. Thank you Catherine.

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Catherine May Co's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Very experienced and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tzvi Hagler

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer, as she is an experienced attorney who strongly advocates for her client's best interests."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Other

"Aggressive and determined. I endorse this lawyer."

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Moseley Collins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Mark Duedall

Litigation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Catherine is outstanding - a tough advocate, but also one who tries to find the best way out for all parties. A very skilled litigator."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Co is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, she is your answer."

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Anthony Tupaz

Litigation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I make my unreserved recommendation and endorsement for Catherine May Co. I continue to work with Catherine through the years and I must say that she will only work towards realizing the best interests of her clients. Her knowledge and expertise over sundry areas of law, which include interstate and international matters, are broad and well founded. She instills confidence among colleagues and clients alike. Her multidisciplinary leanings, combined with her hard working character, are manifest. I have no doubt that Catherine will continue to make her mark in the legal profession, be it an in-state, federal, or out-of-state matter.."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lara Harmel

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine May Co is an experienced and very competent attorney. I have known her for years and recommend and refer all of my firm's bankruptcy matters to her."

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Simon Kabzan

Child support lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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William Ridings

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Catherine. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mario Cometti

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney May Co's answers on AVVO are sound and well reasoned. She is also well respected in her community."

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Eric Fisher

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Ms. Co on numerous matters and have found her to exemplify the highest level of competency, diligence, reliability, professionalism, and advocacy that any client could want from their lawyer. She has an easy rapport with her clients, is very approachable and communicates personally with each client. I give Ms. Co my strongest endorsement"

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Ethan Pham

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Co is a dedicated contributor to Avvo and an asset to the legal community."

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Stephen Hugues

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine truly is an outstanding and amazing attorney who takes pride representing her clients to the fullest. Her knowledge of the law in matrimonial matters, bankruptcy, immigration or civil litigation has made her very well known and respected in the legal community. Her passion and dedication inspires and motivates her to zealously fight for her clients getting them the results they want. Anybody looking for an attorney should strongly consider her. I strongly encourage you to do so and I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Joshua Schubert

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tzvi Hagler

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Philip Milone

Divorce and separation lawyer

Mark I. Duedall headshot
Mark Duedall

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

John Michael Phillips headshot
John Phillips

Personal injury lawyer

Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats headshot
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Child support lawyer

Anthony Edsel Conrad Famador Tupaz headshot
Anthony Tupaz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Lara Martina Harmel headshot
Lara Harmel

Criminal defense lawyer

Simon Kabzan headshot
Simon Kabzan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Neil Ackerman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

William Hilton Ridings Jr headshot
William Ridings

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Richard Geller headshot
Richard Geller

Divorce and separation lawyer

Mario David Cometti headshot
Mario Cometti

Family lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Car accident lawyer

Eric Michael Fisher headshot
Eric Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer

Ethan K. Pham headshot
Ethan Pham

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer

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Andrew Bartlett

Immigration lawyer

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Richard Artura

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Shields

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers Top 1% -2020, The American Registry

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Bankruptcy Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Women Attorneys Rising Stars in Metro New York, The New York Times

2015

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40 Bankruptcy Lawyer, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

2014 Global Who's Who, Global Who's Who

2014

Real Estate Broker, NYS Division of Licensing

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2010

Attorney Admission, US Court of Appeals for 2nd Circuit

2009

Part 36 Guardian Ad Litem, Office of Court Adminstrator

2008

Attorney Admission, US District Court of Sourthern District of NY

2007

Attorney Admission, US District Court Eastern District of NY

Work Experience

2007 - 2009

Associate, Law Offices of Elliot Schlissel

2006 - 2007

Associate, Roman & Singh, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Woodmere Republican Club

President

2015 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2006 - Present

Queens Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: M.L.

Discharge Granted

A v. J

Relocation granted to Arizona

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Education

2003

Ateneo de Manila Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

DCPT Integration

Immigration Options for Physical Therapists

Languages

Mandarin

Tagalog

Activity

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