team-member

Jo Ann

Albany, NY

Licensed for 30 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

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.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Jo Ann E. Coughtry125 Wolf RoadSuite 124Albany, NY, 12205 Office (518) 355-6268 Mobile (518) 956-2265 125 Wolf RoadSuite 124Suite 124Albany, NY, 12205 Office (518) 355-6268(518) 355-6268 Mobile (518) 956-2265(518) 956-2265

Office: (518) 901-2852

Website: N/A

Reviews

Karen
March 5, 2022

Separation is never easy especially when kids are involved, but a recommendation from a friend turned out to be the best person I could've gotten. JoAnn is knowledgeable, makes time for you while handling things not needing my assistance so my bill is reasonable; she is definitely the one!

Lamont
February 27, 2022

I needed help at the lowest point in my life. JoAnn quickly rooted through the problem and found a quick resolution. I cannot believe how professionally she handled the situation, especially since I was in an absolute panic. I very highly recommend her.

Clarence Wilson
February 25, 2022

My case was concluded in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend coming here if you are in need of professional but also friendly service.

Janie Morris
February 18, 2022

Family law is always complicated. When emotions get involved common sense has a tendency to go out the window. JoAnne helped me keep things in perspective and get through it all.

Frances
February 9, 2022

I needed help with a divorce. JoAnn Was such a comforting presence to be able to reach out to.

Martha Wood
February 1, 2022

JoAnn Coughtry was able to step into a family matter and keep us out of court at the same time. That was important to both of us knowing that it would be harder on our children. She did a fantastic job.

Michael
January 18, 2022

I hated that it had come to going to court over the support of the child I loved. Of course I wanted to provide for him but what I did not want was to be taken advantage of by my angry and irrational ex. Winding up in the competent hands of JoAnn, I found I was in the best place I could hope to be.

Eric S
January 12, 2022

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 litigating 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.

Jean
January 8, 2022

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.

Nick
December 10, 2021

JoAnn did an excellent job against a very,very difficult client and a much higher paid lawyer which ended up going to trial... I finally can get the parenting time and weekends I asked for and deserve.A wonderful person who didn't give me false hopes and really pulled through for me.My wife and I are very happy with the result and my boy can have his dad back.I am planning to use her service again when the time comes.

Karen
March 5, 2022

Separation is never easy especially when kids are involved, but a recommendation from a friend turned out to be the best person I could've gotten. JoAnn is knowledgeable, makes time for you while handling things not needing my assistance so my bill is reasonable; she is definitely the one!

Lamont
February 27, 2022

I needed help at the lowest point in my life. JoAnn quickly rooted through the problem and found a quick resolution. I cannot believe how professionally she handled the situation, especially since I was in an absolute panic. I very highly recommend her.

Clarence Wilson
February 25, 2022

My case was concluded in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend coming here if you are in need of professional but also friendly service.

Janie Morris
February 18, 2022

Family law is always complicated. When emotions get involved common sense has a tendency to go out the window. JoAnne helped me keep things in perspective and get through it all.

Frances
February 9, 2022

I needed help with a divorce. JoAnn Was such a comforting presence to be able to reach out to.

Martha Wood
February 1, 2022

JoAnn Coughtry was able to step into a family matter and keep us out of court at the same time. That was important to both of us knowing that it would be harder on our children. She did a fantastic job.

Michael
January 18, 2022

I hated that it had come to going to court over the support of the child I loved. Of course I wanted to provide for him but what I did not want was to be taken advantage of by my angry and irrational ex. Winding up in the competent hands of JoAnn, I found I was in the best place I could hope to be.

Eric S
January 12, 2022

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 litigating 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.

Jean
January 8, 2022

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.

Nick
December 10, 2021

JoAnn did an excellent job against a very,very difficult client and a much higher paid lawyer which ended up going to trial... I finally can get the parenting time and weekends I asked for and deserve.A wonderful person who didn't give me false hopes and really pulled through for me.My wife and I are very happy with the result and my boy can have his dad back.I am planning to use her service again when the time comes.

Karen
March 5, 2022

Separation is never easy especially when kids are involved, but a recommendation from a friend turned out to be the best person I could've gotten. JoAnn is knowledgeable, makes time for you while handling things not needing my assistance so my bill is reasonable; she is definitely the one!

Lamont
February 27, 2022

I needed help at the lowest point in my life. JoAnn quickly rooted through the problem and found a quick resolution. I cannot believe how professionally she handled the situation, especially since I was in an absolute panic. I very highly recommend her.

Clarence Wilson
February 25, 2022

My case was concluded in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend coming here if you are in need of professional but also friendly service.

Janie Morris
February 18, 2022

Family law is always complicated. When emotions get involved common sense has a tendency to go out the window. JoAnne helped me keep things in perspective and get through it all.

Frances
February 9, 2022

I needed help with a divorce. JoAnn Was such a comforting presence to be able to reach out to.

Martha Wood
February 1, 2022

JoAnn Coughtry was able to step into a family matter and keep us out of court at the same time. That was important to both of us knowing that it would be harder on our children. She did a fantastic job.

Michael
January 18, 2022

I hated that it had come to going to court over the support of the child I loved. Of course I wanted to provide for him but what I did not want was to be taken advantage of by my angry and irrational ex. Winding up in the competent hands of JoAnn, I found I was in the best place I could hope to be.

Eric S
January 12, 2022

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 litigating 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.

Jean
January 8, 2022

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.

Nick
December 10, 2021

JoAnn did an excellent job against a very,very difficult client and a much higher paid lawyer which ended up going to trial... I finally can get the parenting time and weekends I asked for and deserve.A wonderful person who didn't give me false hopes and really pulled through for me.My wife and I are very happy with the result and my boy can have his dad back.I am planning to use her service again when the time comes.