Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry

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Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry

5.0
167 reviews
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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 34 years

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

125 Wolf Road, Suite 124, Albany, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jo Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%
Adoption 10%

10%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 5
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Jo Ann E. Coughtry

125 Wolf Road, Suite 124, Albany, NY, 12205

coughtrylawalbany.com/

Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry's Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 84 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

divorce

Jo Ann was a highly effective and very competent attorney. As a single Mom, the whole process was very scary. Jo Ann was always available to me and the outcome was much better than expected. She was ready for anything that was presented by my ex and his attorney. I would very highly recommend her.

Posted by Gregg Harrington | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The only attorney you will ever need

Joann was great, she knows what she is doing. I spent over a year and a half in family court with a prior attorney. I hired Joann and we were done with all the BS in less than 2 months. If your going through a divorce, separation, family court, child support, ect. stick with this one.

Posted by Lisa | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A lawyer that listens

I met with JoAnn Coughtry to file a separation agreement. My husband and I had already discussed the terms of the separation and had agreed on what we wanted it to look like. We did not want courts to dictate what we felt were life decisions. JoAnn not only provided the agreement that we were seek...ing, but she was the only attorney out of several that I contacted that listened to what I wanted and did not try to steer me away from being reasonable and fair in the process. She offered suggestions and clarifications but respected what I wanted as a client. I would highly recommend JoAnn. Her responses to inquiries were timely and she completed everything I requested in a timely manner. Most importantly, she listened and responded to what I wanted.

Posted by Chip | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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I felt JoAnn did a very good job for me. She kept me informed all the way through the divorce process. She was very easy to talk to and when I sent here information or had questions, she returned my calls in a very timely matter. I would definitely recommend to retain JoAnn as your lawyer. She will b...e there for you all the way through a very difficult process. She is a wonderful person and an awesome lawyer.

Posted by Bob | May 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Ethical and responsive attorney

I retained Joann in 2011 to represent my daughter and her two children who had been sued for divorce after 8 years of marriage. Joann professionally guided us through the complex family court system in NY State to a successful and satisfactory child custody and divorce settlement. She was and conti...nues to be my family's advocate in such challenging and emotional issues.

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Mario Cometti

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

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."

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Mathew Tully

Child custody lawyer | Sep 08

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."

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Daniel Ross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

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."

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Timothy Hart

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jun 22

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."

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Nancy Stroud

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 14

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."

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Nancy Stroud

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Private Practitioner, Jo Ann E. Coughtry Esq.

1988 - 2008

Assistant Public Defender, Albany County Public Defender's Office

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Albany County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Russel Sage

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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