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Mary T. Colwell

Divorce and separation Attorney at Albany, NY

5.0   11 reviews
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
  • State Years
    New York - NY 21 years
    New Jersey - NJ 21 years
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

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HELPING GOOD PEOPLE DEALING WITH DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES FIND THE FUTURE THEY DESIRE.

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.

Awards

Client's Choice 2012
Client's Choice
2012

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The Colwell Law Group, LLC

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2012
Client's Choice
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Posted by Linda | November 10, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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.
Response from Mary Colwell 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 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 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
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| Hired 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 Group stands ready to support us whenever legal matters arise.
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Posted by Margaret | November 3, 2015
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| Hired 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 .
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Response from Mary Colwell 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 new will for me.
Posted by Steve | October 24, 2014
Caring and Professional
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
Divorce
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
Thank you Mary
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
Personal service
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
Highly Recommend
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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Posted by Phil | May 30, 2012
Separation and divorce
Mary was sensitive and helpful in guiding me through a mediated separation and subsequent divorce. She kept me informed throughout the process and attended to the details well, without running up her billable hours unnecessarily. She brought issues to mind that I would not have anticipated before the mediation process so that I was prepared for them. Although I came armed with a list of questions and issues, she dealt with them all before I even needed to ask. Both personable and highly professional, it was a pleasure working with her and she helped make the difficult and unpleasant process of separation and divorce a little easier and less unpleasant.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • 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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Education

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

Legal Cases

  • Gabriel L. v. Brianna L.
  • Dad secures custody of child in time for holidays!

Associations

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

Languages Spoken

  • Italian

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2022
  • 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
  • Pi Sigma Alpha: PSCI Honor Society
  • Drew University
  • 1998
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Drew University
  • 1998
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Speaking Engagements

  • Second Saturday
  • Divorce
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (9)
Endorse Mary
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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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Albany Divorce and separation Lawyer Mary T. Colwell
Mary T. Colwell
Divorce and separation Attorney
Albany, NY
Licensed for 21 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available