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

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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
2024 2023 2022
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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 21 - 25 of 84 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Eric S | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

saved my case

After 10 years of evidence, my high profile, expensive law firm lawyer convinced me to accept their proposal. OP is a millionaire family. I was immediately bullied with excessive litigation by "The Family". I interviewed many attorneys and my first question to Jo Ann was, "Do you have experience liti...gating with a narcissist?". She giggled and assured me she was a trial lawyer and would not back down. Boy was she correct. Since firing the other attorney and hiring Jo Ann my case did a 180. I now have the most time with my son I've ever had, and my ex was just held in willful violation of a court order and to pay attorney fees. I would recommend if you have a high conflict, complex case to get Jo Ann to represent you. I wish I hired her first.

Posted by Jean | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Experienced

While there may be many experienced divorce attorneys, Jo Ann displayed a level of experience and expertise to me in my same sex divorce that I found so comforting. I knew from our first meeting that she would be able to put a more positive future on the horizon for me and that she has.

Posted by Judon | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The OP destroyer

If your OP (other parent...what they encourage you to call each other once you get a divorce...rather than a**hole) is a PIA, then I recommend Jo Ann fully. My other parent now follows all terms of our visitation agreement and does not further delay or deny visitation access. Jo Anne made sure that ...I had all the necessary papers prepared to file this request, and she even took care of filing them once I gave her everything she needed! Without her services, it would have been difficult to get child visitation enforced, but thanks to her efforts it was easy. Jo Anne also kept me abreast of all child visitation modifications that have occurred since my child's other parent moved out of state.

Posted by Fernando | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brave Attorney

Divorce is hard enough, but my ex was determined to make me lose everything. I am so happy I had JoAnn in my corner. She fought for me as zealously as I would have if I knew the laws better. She really cares for her clients and makes sure they are taken care of.

Posted by Nikki | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She made our separation easy.

When my partner and I came to the realization that we were better apart, we wanted to work with someone qualified for same-sex divorce. JoAnn really knows the law and how to find the best solution for everyone. She made a painful situation more livable and we came to a comfortable agreement.

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Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Daniel Ross

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Suzanne Latimer

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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

Activity

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