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 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Goms | November 14, 2018 | Family

Exceptional service

Jo Ann is great in family law care services. she has always been available whenever I need her assistance. Answers to my questions patiently and assisting all my needs. I would definitely recommend if you need a family lawyer. Appreciate it

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Feel Like I Gained A Friend

She helped me through the most difficult time of my life. Divorce is hard enough but when a child is involved it's that much harder. Jo Ann didn't just help me with my case but she was someone I felt I can talk to on a personal level. I truly feel like I gained a friend through all this.

Posted by Dan | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Got the difficult job done!

Jo Ann is a very good lawyer. My experience with Jo Ann was in regards to a very difficult divorce case with 2 children involved. She was there with quick helpful input to calm the most stressful circumstances during the twists and turns of a 4.5 year divorce. Jo Ann stayed with the case an additi...onal 2 years helping me get sole custody. It was a monumental task given the difficulties faced but she did it! Every step of the way, Jo Ann was reassuring and right about what to do, what the future looked like but keeping to the facts of what is known and what is unknown. Divorce is expensive and that is the well known. This divorce was very difficult and drawn out as mentioned earlier in this review. Jo Ann was fair and understanding to my financial limitations and got the job done for me and my kids. Thanks to Jo Ann, my kids are with me and we are all moving on with our new norm. Thank you Jo Ann.

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 anonymous | May 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Review of Joann Coughtry

Joann was recommended to me by another attorney that I worked with. She is not a hand-holder, which was great. She is very blunt, but really knows her stuff. Although some people tend to use their divorce attorneys as shrinks, she won't let you do that. She is their to help you, even when she is ...telling you things that you don't really want to hear.

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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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Suzanne Latimer

Family lawyer

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Nancy Stroud

Divorce and separation lawyer

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

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