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Catherine May Co is the founder of Catherine May Co & Associates, specializing in Divorce and Family Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, and Immigration Law. She holds an AV rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named a Super Lawyer, recognizing her as one of the top attorneys in her field. Catherine is AVVO rated 10 out of 10 and has been honored with the Woman of Distinction award from the New York State Assembly. In 2024, she received the Super Lawyer award from the Nassau County Legislature and a certificate of recognition from the Town of Hempstead. She has also been nominated as Long Island's Best Lawyer for 2025 by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
Languages:
English, Filipino-Tagalog, Chinese-Mandarin
Practice Areas:
Areas of Practice
» Matrimonial and Family Law
» Criminal Law
» Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
» Immigration
AV Preeminent Rated since 2014 to 2023
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
21 years
Child Custody
20%
21 years
Child Support
20%
21 years
Probate
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Catherine May Co PC
(718) 412-3212
Fax
479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY, 11563
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Catherine online.
Catherine May Co's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Shlomi | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I couldn't ask for a better lawyer!
Catherine is a rare find! I'm so glad I've found her. She took care of my immigration case in the most professional and caring way to the very small details. I can't be grateful enough for her excellent service that made this stressful time of dealing with immigration so much easier. Highly recomm...
Posted by Ed | August 15, 2014 | Family
My lawyer, My Guardian Angel
This is an amended review. I originally went to Catherine May Co seeking financial advise. Catherine's knowledge and compassion made me feel confident and comfortable with her abilities right away. We started to discuss my marital situation and the inevitable divorce. I retained her as my lawyer t...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2014 | Child Support
Honest Attorney.. Hard to come By
I have been screwed so much by so many attorneys that only take my money and never do anything after the check clears... Thank you Catherine. She is a great lawyer. Personable and compassionate. She is a straight shooter. No bs. Tells you as it is. My child support went from getting $600 a mont...
Posted by MARITZA | February 28, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
PROFESSIONAL & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
All my life I had never needed a “Lawyerâ€. However circumstances arise in one’s life and you seek for help. My husband and I got caught between two rocks and there was no other alternative, credit card debts had taking our lives until they frozed all our savings and took them. Our only optio...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2010
Very personable attorney
I like the fact that she knows what she is doing and knows exactly what to do to calm people down. Most importantly, she cares about her clients and I never met an attorney who is as nice as she is. She definitely makes you feel comfortable in very uncomfortable situations.
Catherine May Co's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer, as she is an experienced attorney who strongly advocates for her client's best interests."
"Highly skilled and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"Aggressive and determined. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"Catherine is outstanding - a tough advocate, but also one who tries to find the best way out for all parties. A very skilled litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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.."
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Catherine. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney May Co's answers on AVVO are sound and well reasoned. She is also well respected in her 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"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Co is a dedicated contributor to Avvo and an asset to the legal 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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Experience
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 ClubPresident
2015 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2006 - Present
Queens Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: M.L.
Discharge Granted
A v. J
Relocation granted to Arizona
Education
2003
Ateneo de Manila Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2009
DCPT Integration
Immigration Options for Physical Therapists
Languages
Mandarin
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to terminate child support payments in NYS.
02 Oct 2014
Q&A
Ex wants to include income caps for child support in the divorce agreement (not signed yet)
26 Sep 2014
Q&A
Does right of offset apply to old credit card debts?
21 Sep 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Green Card through Marriage, then Divorced! What Now?
14 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
Save Legal Fees – Understand that your Lawyer is not your Psychotherapist
14 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
I Cannot Live with my Spouse in our Home, what can I do?
14 Aug 2014