The Colwell Law Group, LLC200 Great Oaks BlvdSuite 224Albany, NY, 12203United States (518) 462-4242 (518) 641-1270

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Albany, NY
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When I filled for uncontested divorce he ask for alimony and have of my pension.

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Mary Colwell

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About Mary

Mary T. Colwell (nee Pasqualino) graduated from Albany Law School of University in Albany, New York in 2001 with a concentration in Criminal Law. While at Albany Law School, Mary was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Women's Law Caucus and Vice-President of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Ms. Colwell was admitted to the New Jersey State bar in December of 2001 and the New York State bar in January of 2002. She is also admitted in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. In May of 2005, Ms. Colwell was selected for admission to the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Colwell worked for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office in the Motions and Appeals Bureau, where she acquired prosecutorial experience, upon graduation. She remained in New Jersey for one year, gaining invaluable general practice experience at Hobbie, Corrigan, Bertuccio & Taschy. However, her desire to work in Albany, where she was born and raised, led her the Law Offices of Alice K. Berke, P.C. in 2003, where she concentrated her practice in Matrimonial/Family Law, Real Estate (including real estate closings and landlord-tenant matters), Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Criminal Law.

Ms. Colwell joined her husband, Kevin, at Colwell, Ferrentino & Petroccione, LLP in September of 2008 and is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Capital District Women's Bar Association. The firm name was subsequently renamed once Ms. Colwell became a partner.

Mary continues to concentrate her practice in Matrimonial/Family Law, Real Estate (including real estate closings and land-lord tenant disputes), Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Criminal Law. However, she is well versed in many general practice areas.

Practice areas

Divorce and separation: 75%
21 years
Family: 25%
21 years

Languages spoken

Italian

Client's Choice 2012

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The Colwell Law Group, LLC

200 Great Oaks Blvd
Suite 224
Albany, NY, 12203

Office (518) 462-4242
Fax (518) 641-1270

Website

https://colwell-law.org/

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Family Law
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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	2002	02/27/2022
NJ	Active	2001	03/31/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Super Lawyer	Super Lawyers	2021
Top 10 Attorneys	American Jurist Institute	2017
Top 100 Lawyers	American Society of Legal Advocates	2017
Top Law Firms	Albany Business Review	2016
Client Satisfaction Award: 10 best attorneys	American Institute of Family Law Attorneys	2016

Honoree	Capital District Women’s Bar Association Sweet Success program	2010
Magna Cum Laude	Drew University	1998
Pi Sigma Alpha: PSCI Honor Society	Drew University	1998

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	The Colwell Law Group, LLC	2016 - Present
Partner	Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP	2008 - 2016
Associate Attorney	Law Offices Of Alice K. Berke, PC	2003 - 2008
Law Clerk	Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office	2001 - 2002

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
New York State Bar Association	Member	N/A
Italian American Bar Association	Member	N/A
Capital District Women's Bar Association	Member	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Findlaw	Prenuptial Agreements	N/A
Findlaw	What You Should Consider Before Filing For Divorce	N/A
Findlaw	No Fault Divorce Comes to New York	N/A
Findlaw	Unwedded Assets and Debts in a New York Divorce	N/A

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Albany Law School of Union University	JD - Juris Doctor	2001
Drew University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1998

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Second Saturday	Divorce	2016

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Gabriel L. v. Brianna L.	Dad secures custody of child in time for holidays!

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Excellent communication & representation

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Posted by Linda
November 10, 2015

Mary Colwell provided excellent legal assistance with great communications back to me as the client. She moved the case along and provided a strategy to finalize the legal situation.

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Mary T. Colwell's response: Thank you Linda. Your feedback is truly appreciated as we strive to serve our client's goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. We wish you all the best!

She's an amazing lawyer

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Posted by Christine
March 23, 2015

I was having a hard time with accepting divorce.Mary is a very caring and knowledgable person.She helped me weigh the pros and cons of going to court but left the decision totally up to me.Her professional opinion was very helpful.I also think she was very on point with all responses where as my husbands lawyer just treated him like a meal ticket ( not responding,waiting till the last minute,and treating him like he wasn't that important).I would recommend her to anyone.

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Posted by Boba and Mike
January 2, 2022

We want to record our sincere satisfaction with the way in which Mary T. Colwell has handled our legal affairs. She was always available for consultation and completed the requested transactions expeditiously, including a recent real estate closing. We feel confident to know that the Colwell Law Group stands ready to support us whenever legal matters arise.

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respectfully stands her ground for you.

5.0 stars

Posted by Margaret
November 3, 2015

my case with mary has been very frustrating do to the lack of professionalism of the other party. While my emotions were getting the best of me, Mary stayed calm and clear of my ultimate goal in this case. She respectfully responded to the other counsel, but keeping my needs in the forefront, not needed to slander the opposing counsel or the client, unlike the opposing parties. she has been my patient angel and sounding board for me throughout this whole process, and the length of it due to the opposing parties lack of communication or action .

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Mary T. Colwell's response: Thank you Margaret! We know how emotional and frustrating this process can sometimes be and I am glad to hear that we are serving your goals and needs well.

kept me calm with her confidence

5.0 stars

Posted by Margaret
March 23, 2015

Mary was a great listener when it came to my frustrations of the divorce, but she guided me well and I felt comfortable with her handling of the unresponsiveness of the other counsel. I will always use Mary for all my legal needs. In fact she has already handled two real estate transactions and a new will for me.

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Posted by Steve
October 24, 2014

Divorce is a very trying time-emotionally, mentally and physically. Mary is very caring, compassionate and professional. She listens to understand your situation, priorities and goals, then crafts a strategy to deliver excellent legal representation. She has the experience and knowledge to guide you through the process. Thank you, Mary!

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Posted by Roger
June 5, 2012

Mary Colwell was recommended through a friend who had recently just gone through a divorce. When we met for our first consultation, I was amazed how efficient, sympathetic and realistic she was dealing with my initial situation and separation. From there she efficiently guided me through the divorce procedure, I just received my final papers recently, and on reflection, realized that my divorce process, though difficult, was handled extremely professionally and with care.

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Posted by anonymous
May 30, 2012

A divorce is not a great process for anyone. This was the most difficult time for me to go through. I had many issues to go through and needed much help. Mary was amazing she held it together for me. She had everything under control and guided me through every challenge we came across. I was very impressed how she handled my case, she was very knowledgeable, professional and under control at all times, which I have much respect for. During my case I have not received much corporation from my ex, we couldn’t come to any terms in regards to our assets, our child and the debt. We end up in court in front of the judge to decide. This is the time when you need the best lawyer on your side to represent your case and get as much as you can. Since I was the bread winner and worked for everything we had, I was very nervous of loosing what I worked for. Well that wasn’t the case I was going to settle to terms I was comfortable with and at the end I received more than what I hoped for. Mary was amazing. I definitely would recommend Mary Thank you Mary for everything you have done

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Posted by AbbeRoberts
May 30, 2012

I have hired Mary for multiple purposes in the past few years for everything from family law issues to traffic violations. Every time I feel like I am the most important client, even if it's just a traffic ticket. The level of professionalism Mary exhibits over the phone, by mail, in the office and the courtroom is exemplary and leads me back to her for all me legal needs.

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Posted by Beth
May 30, 2012

Mary drafted a prenuptial agreement for my husband and me that was fair and agreeable to both of us. My husband waived his right to legal counsel, so Mary, my attorney, was in a position to cater solely to my interests while disregarding his. Rather than adopting a rabid dog attitude, she navigated this difficult territory in the spirit that my husband and I intended; she worked creatively with both of us to ensure that our document fit our needs. Not only did she treat us with professional courtesy, respect and a genuine concern for our particular situation, she was able to handle this matter quickly and thoroughly. We felt heard and well-represented. Should I need a lawyer in the future I would absolutely call her first.

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Kaitlin Foley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mary is incredibly thorough and a wealth of knowledge. She is compassionate and works towards her client's goals tirelessly. If she is your attorney, your case is in great hands.

Randy Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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Kaitlin Foley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
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Randy Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Timothy Starosta, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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Richard Rudolph, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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Robert Nahoum, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a skilled, compassionate attorney. Her knowledge and advocacy would be a tremendous benefit to any client.

Kelly Monroe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 5, 2015
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Mary and I shared office space for a number of years. She was always a pleasure to be around and conducted herself with the utmost professionalism. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience, was a wonderful professional resource and someone to whom I have referred clients in the past and will again in the future.

Karen Butler, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mary is knowledgeable and well prepared. She takes the time to understand her client's priorities.

Anthony Buono, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
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Mary is a good attorney and a good person. She has the highest professional ethics and a great work ethic. These are based on her strong family values. I highly recommend Mary.

Kevin Colwell, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 30, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Mary is an experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law attorney. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their goals.

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Questions answered by Mary Colwell

Can I ask for morality clause after the divorce decree has been already signed ?
How can I demand spousal support with a no fault divorce in NY state?
When I filled for uncontested divorce he ask for alimony and have of my pension.

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Mary T. Colwell

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Excellent communication & representation

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She's an amazing lawyer

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Job Well Done

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respectfully stands her ground for you.

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kept me calm with her confidence

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Caring and Professional

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Divorce

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Thank you Mary

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