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Mary Theresa Colwell

Mary T. Colwell (nee Pasqualino) is an Owner and Partner at The Colwell Law Group, LLC. Mrs. Colwell brings over 20 years of practice and managing experience to the firm.

Upon graduation from law school, Mrs. Colwell served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Motions and Appeals Bureau at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold, New Jersey. Subsequently, Mrs. Colwell gained valuable litigation experience in a general practice setting at Hobbie, Corrigan, Bertuccio & Taschy. Mrs. Colwell later returned to Albany, New York, where she was born and raised; there, she handled a complex case load at the Law Offices of Alice K. Berke, P.C., where she concentrated her practice in matrimonial and family, real estate, vehicle and traffic, and criminal law matters.

In September 2008, Mrs. Colwell joined her husband Kevin at Colwell, Ferrentino & Petroccione, LLP. Since that time, the Colwells have established The Colwell Law Group, LLC and led the firm to become the best in class, client-focused and fastest growing family and matrimonial practice in the Nation. Mrs. Colwell has been awarded the designation as “Superlawyer” in 2021, 2022 and 2023. She has also received a distinction as an AVVO Top Rated Lawyer in 2021 and 2022; Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of New York by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017; 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Advocates in 2017 and 2019; and the Best of the Best Family Law Attorneys in 2020.

The Colwell Law Group, LLC has itself received a Superb rating by AVVO in 2022, as well as Top Family Law Firm 2022 (America’s Best Advocates). Under the Colwell’s leadership, the Colwell Law Group LLC was designated in 2023 as Top 10 Best Attorneys for 2023 (Best of the Best). The firm has been honored at the Law Firm 500 for its impressive and rapid growth nationally each year since 2018 and the Inc.5000 in 2023. The firm’s results – driven by excellence, practice area expertise and effective advocacy for its clients – have resulted in unprecedented and continued growth: two additional offices have opened (Saratoga and Syracuse) since 2022.

As well as being an owner and Partner of The Colwell Law Group, LLC, Mrs. Colwell is the firm’s Director of Culture and Diversity, where she oversees managing the strategy and processes related to building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals. Her main priority is working with the organization to continue to develop a well-defined company culture by ensuring that the company values are reinforced with every initiative and communication. Mrs. Colwell believes that if you enable team members to achieve their highest potential they will make a profound impact in the organization. “Over the years, Kevin and I have learned by experience the best way to ensure both client satisfaction and the best possible outcomes and legal services from our staff is to be attentive to both the clients’ and employees’ needs. Our focus on the work-life balance has a direct impact upon the quality of the legal services provided to our clients. Colwell Law excels at empathy. We strive to convert our client’s fears into hope by employing a collaborative team that engages with our clients to help them move beyond being a victim of circumstance and instead empower them as they author the next best chapter of their lives. I am proud of the team we have, and the work we do helping our clients.”

Mrs. Colwell graduated from Albany Law School of Union University at Albany, New York with a concentration in Criminal Law. While at Albany Law School, Mrs. Colwell was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Women’s Law Caucus and Vice-President of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Mrs. Colwell was admitted to the New Jersey State bar in December 2001, and the New York State bar in January 2002. Mrs. Colwell is also admitted in the United States District Courts for the Districts of New Jersey and the Northern District of New York. In May 2005, Mrs. Colwell was selected for admission to the United States Supreme Court (Washington, D.C.). Mrs. Colwell is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Italian-American Bar Association and the Capital District Women’s Bar Association.

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Areas of Practice
  • 90% Matrimonial/Family Law
  • 10% Real Estate (including Landlord-Tenant)
Litigation Percentage
  • 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
  • New York, 2002
  • New Jersey, 2001
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2002
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
Education
  • Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York
    • J.D. – 2001
    • Honors: Member, Moot Court Board, 2000-2001
  • Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
    • B.A. magna cum laude – 1998
    • Major: English
Published Works
  • The Rights of Non-Custodial Parents in New York
Honors and Awards
  • 2010 Honoree at the Capital District Women’s Bar Association Sweet Success program
  • Law Firm 500 2018-2022
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • New York State Bar Association, Member, 2002 – Present
  • Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo 2021-2022

  • Top Rated 100 Family Lawyers in the State of New York, American Society of Legal Advocates 2017

  • Italian-American Bar Association, Member

  • 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Advocates, 2017, 2019

  • Best of Best Attorneys, Top 10 Family Law Attorney, 2020

Past Employment Positions
  • Law Offices of Alice K. Berke, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2003 – 2008
  • Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Law Clerk, 2001 – 2002
Languages
  • Italian
  • English

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Mary Theresa Colwell
The Colwell Law Group, LLC

Mary T. Colwell (nee Pasqualino) is an Owner and Partner at The Colwell Law Group, LLC. Mrs. Colwell brings over 20 years of practice and managing experience to the firm.

Upon graduation from law school, Mrs. Colwell served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Motions and Appeals Bureau at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold, New Jersey. Subsequently, Mrs. Colwell gained valuable litigation experience in a general practice setting at Hobbie, Corrigan, Bertuccio & Taschy. Mrs. Colwell later returned to Albany, New York, where she was born and raised; there, she handled a complex case load at the Law Offices of Alice K. Berke, P.C., where she concentrated her practice in matrimonial and family, real estate, vehicle and traffic, and criminal law matters.

In September 2008, Mrs. Colwell joined her husband Kevin at Colwell, Ferrentino & Petroccione, LLP. Since that time, the Colwells have established The Colwell Law Group, LLC and led the firm to become the best in class, client-focused and fastest growing family and matrimonial practice in the Nation. Mrs. Colwell has been awarded the designation as “Superlawyer” in 2021, 2022 and 2023. She has also received a distinction as an AVVO Top Rated Lawyer in 2021 and 2022; Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of New York by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017; 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Advocates in 2017 and 2019; and the Best of the Best Family Law Attorneys in 2020.

The Colwell Law Group, LLC has itself received a Superb rating by AVVO in 2022, as well as Top Family Law Firm 2022 (America’s Best Advocates). Under the Colwell’s leadership, the Colwell Law Group LLC was designated in 2023 as Top 10 Best Attorneys for 2023 (Best of the Best). The firm has been honored at the Law Firm 500 for its impressive and rapid growth nationally each year since 2018 and the Inc.5000 in 2023. The firm’s results – driven by excellence, practice area expertise and effective advocacy for its clients – have resulted in unprecedented and continued growth: two additional offices have opened (Saratoga and Syracuse) since 2022.

As well as being an owner and Partner of The Colwell Law Group, LLC, Mrs. Colwell is the firm’s Director of Culture and Diversity, where she oversees managing the strategy and processes related to building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals. Her main priority is working with the organization to continue to develop a well-defined company culture by ensuring that the company values are reinforced with every initiative and communication. Mrs. Colwell believes that if you enable team members to achieve their highest potential they will make a profound impact in the organization. “Over the years, Kevin and I have learned by experience the best way to ensure both client satisfaction and the best possible outcomes and legal services from our staff is to be attentive to both the clients’ and employees’ needs. Our focus on the work-life balance has a direct impact upon the quality of the legal services provided to our clients. Colwell Law excels at empathy. We strive to convert our client’s fears into hope by employing a collaborative team that engages with our clients to help them move beyond being a victim of circumstance and instead empower them as they author the next best chapter of their lives. I am proud of the team we have, and the work we do helping our clients.”

Mrs. Colwell graduated from Albany Law School of Union University at Albany, New York with a concentration in Criminal Law. While at Albany Law School, Mrs. Colwell was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Women’s Law Caucus and Vice-President of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Mrs. Colwell was admitted to the New Jersey State bar in December 2001, and the New York State bar in January 2002. Mrs. Colwell is also admitted in the United States District Courts for the Districts of New Jersey and the Northern District of New York. In May 2005, Mrs. Colwell was selected for admission to the United States Supreme Court (Washington, D.C.). Mrs. Colwell is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Italian-American Bar Association and the Capital District Women’s Bar Association.

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Shawn Antalek
Shawn Antalek
23:20 03 Jun 23
Divorce is probably the most frightening thing I have ever had to go through in my life. Nothing can prepare you for... what you're going to experience - whether that be emotionally, monetarily, or just the sheer amount of knowledge required to navigate through. Picking the right law group and then attorney/lawyer is just the beginning. The options are endless and you can only hope you make the right decision. I was assigned to Marissa Gordon, and words truly cannot express how thankful and lucky I am. From the beginning she was beyond approachable and made herself available for every question/concern/need/etc. in a very timely manner. I cannot begin to explain how scared this whole situation has made me feel, but at the end of the day I felt safe knowing that she was handling my case. Thank you for all the care, consideration, and treating me like a human, not just a number. I know this is a decision I'll never regret.read more
Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas
18:15 02 Jun 23
Employed Colwell for a custody case. First lawyer seemed disinterested and unhelpful. Was appointed Kyle Starks after... that. He was attentive, reachable, and truly cared about me and my kids. We were successful in large part to his counsel and work. Highly recommend.read more
Jessica Phillips
Jessica Phillips
19:37 30 Mar 23
I contacted the Colwell law group when I needed an attorney. Amanda Iannone-Hens was assigned to represent me and did... an excellent job. She made me feel comfortable and answered my questions in a very timely fashion. Should the need arise, I will absolutely retain her services again. I highly recommend this law firm!read more
Stephen Gomula
Stephen Gomula
19:08 24 Feb 23
Divorce and custody issues are never easy, but the staff at Colwell are amazing and made me feel comfortable and put my... mind at ease. My initial contact was with Lauren. She was professional and made me feel like family. I would recommend Cowell Law Group to anyone beginning the Family Court process.read more
Margaret Delanoy
Margaret Delanoy
18:01 31 Jan 23
My Divorce Consultation experience at The Colwell Law Group In Albany was great!Their Client Relations Manager, Jill... Boomhower, is very knowledgeable, kind, personable and responsive to my questions. The expertise of the consultation has made me certain that this is the law group that I want to represent me.read more
Bonnie McCall
Bonnie McCall
12:13 30 Nov 22
The kindness and understanding shown to me when I called this group for help was something I had not experienced... before. Jill explained in great detail what they thought they could do to help me. She spent time and most of all showed me great compassion. I was not prepared for the empathetic response. I highly recommend this group. I felt like they treated me as a family member, not a stranger. This is unusual in a world that sometimes forgets to be humane to one another. I am very thankful to her, and look forward to working with them.read more
Miguel Ortiz
Miguel Ortiz
15:51 04 Nov 22
After almost a whole year of feeling nothing but stress on my shoulders, Colwell Law Group has lifted that stress in... every aspect! My attorney, Amanda Iannone-Hens, has been very insightful and vigilant throughout my case. I'm very grateful for what everyone has done for me; from the first time I called looking for help in the little amount of time I had and until now I have nothing but gratitude for this firm and all they've done for me!read more
Jackson Goodman
Jackson Goodman
18:30 14 Oct 22
Very nice people! Very helpful and understanding through the whole process! I feel they went above and beyond to make... things easier and smoother. Very knowledgeable in their practice and easy to communicate with in a timely fashion. Plus they always have coffee. Lindsey Philips was awesome to work with and also my attorney Kyle Starks was awesome too! Would recommend him to anyone!read more
Yu Wang
Yu Wang
16:53 01 Oct 22
I like the starting process here. You don’t have to pay a few hundred dollars initial consultation fee just to... understand how the lawyers to handle your case. Instead, you meet with a very experienced customer relationship person to take the background information and arrange the legal support for you. I met with Linsey and very much impressed with her professionalism and compassion. She’s knowledgeable, responsible, and cares. I’m happy with the experience.read more
Katee Breault
Katee Breault
23:36 26 Aug 22
I retained Anthony Sokolowski, 17 months into my divorce and custody case. I could not have made a better decision.... Anthony, wanted to understand where exactly we were in the divorce/custody case, so that he could be sure that we were all working together towards a common goal.Anthony was not only understanding that divorce and custody cases are hard, but was also willing to work around my work schedule, always listened to what I had to say, and addressed each and every concern, always made sure that I fully understood each and every possible outcome. Even though this was a hard case to handle, he always made me feel important, and that he truly cared and not that I was just another paying client on his books.I could not have been happier with the decision to retain him for counsel, he went with every twist that this case had, and there was plenty always ensuring me that things will get better, and we are in this together. Anthony took a already hard situation, and made each conversation feel a little lighter with his sense of humor, and kind words. It was nice to finally have counsel that truly cared, and we were working towards a common goal. While working towards a common goal we were finally able to end the case, and everyone is pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend him, to friends or family in the event that they were dealt the cards I was.Anthony truly is a stunning attorney, with a gentle heart, kinds words, and has a unique ability to be able shed some light on our darkest of days.Thankful for all those i encountered at the firm, but more importantly thankful for Anthony's understanding, and flexibility because this was a tough case, he took it on without even knowing the history of 17 months.read more
NY Analog
NY Analog
13:09 15 Aug 22
Through a yearlong and difficult divorce, Anthony Sokolowski was a skilled attorney who helped me navigate the most... challenging aspects of a divorce and custody battle. He was on top of things throughout, always patient and empathetic. When things got tough he was a strong defender and he had embodied my situation when I needed him to do that.read more
Lucinda Yates
Lucinda Yates
22:43 04 Aug 22
I retained Attorney Anthony Sokolowski for my very difficult and complicated divorce and custody case. Anthony was not... only knowledgeable but personable and I never felt alone throughout process. Anthony was always honest and genuine with me, he was always available and made me feel safe in the fact that he was fighting for my and my child’s best interest. I worked with Anthony for over a year and this held true throughout entire time. We ended with getting what I asked for and the best possible outcome for myself and my child.I highly recommend Anthony Sokolowski for any family law needs.read more
Brenna Rustick
Brenna Rustick
20:46 11 Jul 22
I was referred to this Law Group from a local office and I'm glad I followed through. I was represented by Kyle who... was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I felt very comfortable with his representation. Thank you....Carmel Reillyread more
David Bellefeuille
David Bellefeuille
14:01 28 Jun 22
My experience was truly enlightening and very welcoming! I spoke with Kito who instantaneously related with my... situation and assured me that the firm could help me and I believe him. Five stars all around. It’s nice to meet people who have the same compassion for fathers rights and actually love to help instead of just pushing papers through. Thanks For all the information and encouragement Kito .read more
Rebecca Linscott
Rebecca Linscott
14:04 11 Jun 22
From the very first call, this law firm has been nothing short of exceptional. My family is working with Kyle, who... consistently provides support, dedication, responsiveness, and who utilizes his experience to help us navigate family court and custody. Every interaction is professional, and I would highly recommend the Colwell Law Group.read more
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