Mary T. Colwell

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Mary T. Colwell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

200 Great Oaks Blvd, Suite 224, Albany, NY

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About Mary

Biography

Helping good people dealing with divorce and child custody disputes find the future they desire.

Experienced and compassionate family law attorney skillfully guiding clients toward their goals.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

24 years

75%
Family 25%

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Colwell Law Group, LLC

200 Great Oaks Blvd, Suite 224, Albany, NY, 12203

colwell-law.org/

Online Presence

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Mary T. Colwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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Posted by Boba and Mike | January 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job Well Done

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 Gro...up stands ready to support us whenever legal matters arise.

Posted by Linda | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent communication & representation

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.

Mary Colwell

Replied last November 12, 2015

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!

Posted by Margaret | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

respectfully stands her ground for you.

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 .

Mary Colwell

Replied last November 12, 2015

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.

Posted by Margaret | March 23, 2015

kept me calm with her confidence

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 n...ew will for me.

Posted by Christine | March 23, 2015

She's an amazing lawyer

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 husb...ands 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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Mary T. Colwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Courtney Anauo

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mary is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. She is compassionate and hard working in pursuit of her clients goals. She is also an incredible leader to her team and an asset to all that she works with."

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James Lesperance

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mary is a wonderful attorney who always speaks her mind and is brutally honest - the very traits one desires most in an attorney when one is negotiating the emotionally traumatic minefield of a contested divorce."

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Kaitlin Foley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Randy Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Starosta

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rudolph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Nahoum

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a skilled, compassionate attorney. Her knowledge and advocacy would be a tremendous benefit to any client."

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Kelly Monroe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Karen Butler

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is knowledgeable and well prepared. She takes the time to understand her client's priorities."

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Anthony Buono

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kevin Colwell

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 30

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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Joseph Drescher

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kaitlin Foley

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erica Waters

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kenneth Peck

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rudolph

Employment and labor lawyer

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Timothy Starosta

Personal injury lawyer

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Randy Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Buono

Family lawyer

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Kevin Colwell

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top Law Firms, Albany Business Review

2016

Client Satisfaction Award: 10 best attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2010

Honoree, Capital District Women’s Bar Association Sweet Success program

1998

Magna Cum Laude, Drew University

1998

Pi Sigma Alpha: PSCI Honor Society, Drew University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, The Colwell Law Group, LLC

2008 - 2016

Partner, Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP

2003 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Alice K. Berke, PC

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Italian American Bar Association

Member

Capital District Women's Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gabriel L. v. Brianna L.

Dad secures custody of child in time for holidays!

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Education

2001

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Drew University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Second Saturday

Divorce

Publications

Languages

Italian

Activity

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