Mary T. Colwell

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Mary T. Colwell, based in Albany, New York, is an attorney associated with Colwell Law. Her legal focus primarily revolves around family law matters, encompassing divorce, custody, support, visitation, and related issues. With a wealth of legal experience, Ms. Colwell serves clients in the Albany, Glens Falls, Rome, and Utica metropolitan areas, as well as across Duchess, Green, Orange, and Ulster counties. She holds qualifications to practice law in all New York and New Jersey state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

In 1998, Ms. Colwell graduated with magna cum laude honors from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. She pursued her legal education at Albany Law School, where she also served as a member of the moot court board.

After completing law school, Ms. Colwell gained valuable experience working in the Appellate Division of the Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor before practicing at a private law firm in New Jersey. She eventually returned to her hometown of Albany and worked as an associate attorney at another private firm for several years before joining Colwell Law in 2008.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Colwell maintains an active presence in the legal community, actively participating in professional organizations. She has been a longstanding member of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.