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Tim Colgan helps individuals and families preserve, restore and move forward with their lives. He works with families facing separation and divorce reach fair agreements that allow them to put their children first and move past their divorce and separation. Colgan's work helps families minimize the emotional pain and financial destruction normally associated with separation and divorce.
Colgan also works with attorneys and individuals as a mediator and arbitrator. He assists the parties in determining their forward looking needs and interests to help them develop options for resolution that they believe are fair and equitable. He works best with clients who are interested in reaching fair agreements to achieve closure and preserve respectful relationships for the benefit of their children.
Additionally, Colgan provides peace of mind to individuals and their loved ones by preparing their estate plans and assisting with the administration of estates.
Mr. Colgan trained in Collaborative Practice in 2007 and Mediation in 2008. He was the 2008 and 2009 President of the Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania (CPCP). He is a court appointed Parenting Coordinator in York County and has also served as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Special Master in Dauphin County. He is a member of the Cumberland, York, Dauphin County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).
Colgan is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park and the Widener University School of Law.
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611 Gettysburg Pike (Principal Office), Suite 201, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
1 East Market Street, Suite 201, York, PA, 17401
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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Review of Divorce Attorney Timothy Colgan
A friend of mine referred me to Tim when I filed for divorce, and I'm glad she did. He handled my case in a calm, practical manner, focusing on completing the process in a cost-effective manner. He returned phone calls and e-mails promptly, and explained the process and possible outcomes clearly an...
Posted by Lou | April 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
T.J. Colgan, Esq.
I had a positive experience as a result of retaining attorney Colgan. I found his name from a list of lawyers in my area, and I am happy to recommend him in issues of divorce. He is very professional, and quite knowledgeable in divorce law. He always seemed to have my best interest and the interest...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015 | Family
Collaborative Divorce
Mr. Colgan was very knowledgeable about family law and was excellent at explaining matters that were confusing. He also demonstrated an extraordinary ability to read between the lines of what a person was saying, and seemed to understand the tactics of an abusive/controlling person. When the collab...
Posted by Bob | February 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
The Best Results and a Great Process for Getting There.
There have been numerous times when my family has needed to engage a trusted and skilled lawyer during difficult times. In each situation, we turned to Mr. Colgan and his firm. Each time, not only did we get the best result possible, but the process getting there was both straightforward and compas...
Posted by Fathima | February 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Great experience!
Mr.Colgan was very proficient in helping me with my divorce and custody. Things turned out better than I expected. Tim and his staff has been a great help and I strongly recommend him for Divorce/Custody matters.
"Atty. Colgan is a client-focused attorney with enough knowledge and experience to deftly handle any family law matter. He is well benefited by the respect he has earned in the legal community and shows tremendous confidence in navigating his clients through their cases."
"Tim is a tremendous lawyer, and he is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Colgan. Attorney Colgan is experienced in all areas of family law. Attorney Colgan works to diligently protect his client’s rights - and helps his clients make informed decisions so they can move forward with their lives."
"Attorney Colgan strives to help families minimize the emotional pain and financial destruction normally associated with separation and divorce. He always appears to have a strong rapport with his clients - and takes the time to understand his clients’ individual situations. Attorney Colgan is an experienced Family Law attorney that I endorse."
"I am extremely happy to endorse attorney Timothy Colgan. I have known Tim since the mid-1990's and have personally witnessed the quality and thoroughness of his work and his professionalism in representing his clients. In my opinion, Tim receives the highest rating possible and you would be lucky to have him as your attorney should you need one.â€"
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim Colgan possesses the knowledge, experience and practical approach necessary to sucessfully represent persons experiencing family law issues. Tim is also an amazing collaborative divorce lawyer and a very fair and pragmatic mediator."
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Personal injury lawyer
2019
George E. Hoffer Service to Youth Award, Cumberland County Bar Association
2017
Volunteer of the Year, Polar Bear Foundation
2016
Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2011 - Present
Partner, Colgan & Associates LLC
2008 - 2011
Partner, Colgan Marzzacco LLC
1998 - 2008
Partner/Managing Partner, The Wiley Group
1996 - 1997
Attorney Examiner, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2008 - 2009
Collaborative Professionals of Central PennsylvaniaPresident
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2009
Collaborative Practice
2009
Collaborative Practice
2009
Continuing Legal Education for Family Law Lawyers
2009
Continuing Legal Education for Family Law Lawyers
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