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Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry

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  • Altamont, NY
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Jo Ann

Jo Ann E. Coughtry received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the Russell Sage College in 1987 and attended and graduated from Albany Law School with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1991. Jo Ann E. Coughtry is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Jo Ann E. Coughtry served as an Assistant Public Defender for Albany County for over 25 years providing services to the indigent accused of a crime.

Practice areas

OtherAdoptionChild supportChild custodyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Child custody: 15%

  3. Child support: 15%

  4. Adoption: 10%

  1. Contracts and agreements: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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4382 Western Tnpk
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Jo Ann E. Coughtry

4382 Western Tnpk
Altamont, NY, 12009

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 199112/09/2020
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Private PractitionerJo Ann E. Coughtry Esq.1991 - Present
      Assistant Public DefenderAlbany County Public Defender's Office1988 - 2008
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      New York State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Albany County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Albany Law School of Union UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1991
      Russel SageBS - Bachelor of Science1989

      Reviews

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      Impressive

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      I have no idea what our lives would have looked like after my divorce if I didn't have JoAnn as my attorney. My spouse was trying to hide everything financially. But JoAnn was on top of everything. We are well taken care of. Her passion impresses me.
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      Great Work

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      JoAnna was able to get us the best possible outcome after our divorce. Equal child rearing responsibilities made the difference for all of us. Visitation was a little harder to work out, but she did a great job navigating it all.
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      Great Attorney

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      The actual child support case I was involved in took longer than it should have because of my ex’s lawyers’ trickery as well as the incompetence of the lawyer I had. That’s when I fired him and went to JoAnn Coughtry. She saw right through the legal issues that accompanied the case and developed her own strategy to get the money I had coming! I appreciate all her efforts.
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      I'm grateful

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      My ex was not doing what needed to be done to take care of the children that we had together. That’s why I am here to express gratitude to JoAnn and her expertise when it comes to the law! Now, not only does my ex have to pay child support but now he has to give me alimonies support as well.
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      Always Proactive

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      With JoAnn Coughtry Law Office, communication was outstanding and better than I could ever expect! From the start of my child custody case through the finish, JoAnn and her team were always proactive and at the end i won the custody battle despite all the lies my ex put up against me
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      I'm Happy

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      You will not find a better divorce attorney than JoAnn Coughtry. She was extremely helpful to me during this difficult process. This attorney is very responsive, very knowledgeable and very thoughtful on the potential ramifications of different strategies. JoAnn was very concerned about what was best for me and my child. The Divorce process was smooth and i won the child custody. I'm a happy woman now
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      She delivered

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      When I needed representation, JoAnn completely delivered. I had a tough custody issue and she took care of everything. I was calmer with her in on my team. She did prevail and was able to get the details hammered out. I very much appreciate her service.
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      I'm so grateful

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      I am so grateful for JoAnn. I needed immediate representation and my friend referred her. I liked her right away and she handled my case like a pro. My now ex decided to leave for someone else suddenly and tried to take the kids. Thank God I had her in my corner. Thank you.
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      Michael Cunningham

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      Jo Ann is a excellent attorney, I have been through five attorneys after being coerced and mislead in a divorce matter. From our first meeting to the present she been a knowledgeable and effective advocate. I only wish I started with her from the very beginning, it would have saved me useless financial debt.
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      She is very experienced on divorce issues.

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      She helped me successfully go through an acrimonious divorce, and keep the kids. Were it not for her, my alcoholic ex-wife would have won the case.
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      Mario Cometti, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 5, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I have had several cases in which Jo Ann was the opposing counsel. She has a nice way of advocating aggressively on behalf of her clients; but in a ethical and constructive manner. Highly recommend recommend her.

      Mathew Tully, Child custody Attorney on Sep 8, 2017
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Professional, knowledgeable, and prepared. These are the essentials of a great lawyer and Joann has them in abundance. We have had several cases over the years and she is a worthy adversary.

      Daniel Ross, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly recommend Joann. I have known Joann for over fifteen years as we have both practiced Matrimonial and Family Law in the Albany Capital District. I have always found her to be extremely well prepared and is a very strong advocate for her clients. She has always impressed me as very committed to her client's needs and proactive in her client's best interests. She is an excellent attorney.

      Timothy Hart, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer's work. She is very responsible and involved in the legal community. She gets praised often by her colleagues. It is a pleasure to know her as an attorney. I refer my clients to her.

      Nancy Stroud, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Coughtry for over a decade. We have worked on several cases as adversaries and several additional cases in which I have been the attorney for the child. I have always found her to be knowledgable, professional, and on top of her game. I highly recommend her.