John Coffey

John graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Garden City (1986). He received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Philosophy and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America (1990, 1995). While in law school he received the American Jurisprudence award in Family Law. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995.

John is an active member of the legal community. He has been an officer of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association since 2010 having held the Officer positions of Treasurer, Vice President, and State Delegate.  Additionally, he is a member of the Women’s Bar of the State of New York where he has co-chaired the Equal Access in the Profession Committee and served two years as co-chair of the statewide Diversity Committee. 

John was born in Brooklyn and lives there today with his husband and their son. When not practicing law, John can usually be found holding a camera either photographing horses at the track or his family members (most of whom have long grown tired of being photographed.) Other interests include all sorts of exercise (running, tennis, going to the gym) and shouting at the television during the news and sporting events.

Monica Coffey-Murray

Monica is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead (1987). She received a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University (1991) and J.D from Seton Hall University (1996). 

After Monica’s admittance to the New York State Bar, she started her legal career working in medical malpractice. 

In 1998, Monica, started Coffey & Coffey, LLP with its first office in Malverne, New York. 

Monica continues to live in Malverne with her husband and three children. An active member of that community, she has served as a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes School Board since 2009 and served as its President from 2012-2019. Monica has been one of the moderators for the school’s Mock Trial Competition. In 2012, Monica, along with other parent volunteers, founded the Spiritual Mentor Program, which is now in its eighth year.