New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Douglas Marc Colbert
- Experience: 51 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://manhattanfamilylawyers.com
Education
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Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (1972) | Law (1969 - 1972)
Honors: Moot Court Honor Society -
City University of New York - Baruch College
B.B.A. (1969) | Business Law, Accounting, History, Political Science, Pre-Med (1964 - 1969)
Honors: Cum Laude
Experience
- Owner: Law Offices of Douglas M. Colbert (1974 - Current)
Associations
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York: Member (Current)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Member (Current)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America: Member (Current)
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla: Member (Current)
- Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternal Organization: Member (Current)
- Brotherhood of Teamster, AF of L-CIO: Member (Current)
- New York State Bar Association # 1499953: Member (1974 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1974)
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted We also accept cash, personal checks, money orders and bank/wire transfers.
Practice Areas
- Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law: Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
Contact Info
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Biography
With over 45 years of legal experience, I have assisted numerous individuals seeking expert legal advice by carefully listening to their unique situations and providing compassionate guidance. By leveraging my deep understanding of the law, I am dedicated to crafting personalized solutions to address your legal challenges. Every aspect of your case is meticulously prepared in collaboration with you to ensure that you receive the outcomes you deserve. Many of our clients are referred to me by various professionals, including local bar associations, attorneys, judges, healthcare practitioners, religious leaders, law enforcement officials, and representatives of non-profit organizations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of our clientele. - Douglas M. Colbert
Admitted:1974, New York; 1975, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1979, United States Supreme Court
Activities & achievements:
Campaign Staff Writer and Media Coordinator, Hon. Hugh L. Carey, Governor New York State
Listed in: Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Law.
Former Honor Law Clerk, New York City Corporation Counsel's Office
Former Honor Law Intern, New York County District Attorney's Office
Former New York County Civil Court Arbitrator
Panel Member, Family Law, Legal Referral Service, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Former Panel Member, King's County 18-b Family and Criminal Courts
Former Guest Judge-Yale University mock trial competitions
Former Special Investigator - Election Frauds, New York State Department of Law
Participant, New York State Continuing Legal Education Program for Lawyers
Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of New York.