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.
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
21 years
21 years
Languages spoken
Italian
The Colwell Law Group, LLC
200 Great Oaks Blvd
Suite 224
Albany, NY, 12203
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2002 | 02/27/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2001 | 03/31/2022 |
Legal answers | 11 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Italian American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Capital District Women's Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Albany Law School of Union University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Drew University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Second Saturday | Divorce | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gabriel L. v. Brianna L. | Dad secures custody of child in time for holidays! |
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Kaitlin Foley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
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.
Randy Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kaitlin Foley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
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.
Randy Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Starosta, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Rudolph, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Nahoum, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
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.
Kelly Monroe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 5, 2015
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.
Karen Butler, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 21, 2013
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.
Anthony Buono, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
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.
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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