Atty. Douglas Marc Colbert

Atty. Douglas Marc Colbert

Sigma Alpha Mu. Participant, New York State Continuing Legal Education Program for Lawyers.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Marc Colbert at a glance

Douglas Marc Colbert is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Douglas M. Colbert, Esq.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, and child custody. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1978). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1972) and Hunter College, Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1969). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sigma Alpha Mu
  • Participant, New York State Continuing Legal Education Program for Lawyers
  • Former Honor Law Intern, New York County District Attorney's Office
  • Former Honor Law Clerk, New York City Corporation Counsel's Office
  • Former New York County Civil Court Arbitrator
  • Former Special Investigator - Election Frauds, New York State Department of Law
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of New York
  • Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
  • Former Panel Member, King's County 18-b Family and Criminal Courts
  • Panel Member, Family Law, Legal Referral Service, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • Campaign Staff Writer and Media Coordinator, Hon. Hugh L. Carey, Governor New York State
  • Member, U.S
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla
  • Listed in: Who's Who in America
  • Who's Who in American Law

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Marc Colbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Marc Colbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Wills

Douglas Marc Colbert is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Child Custody & Visitation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Marc Colbert

Where is Douglas Marc Colbert's law office located?
Douglas Marc Colbert's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Douglas M. Colbert, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Marc Colbert handle?
Douglas Marc Colbert focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Marc Colbert practiced law?
Douglas Marc Colbert has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Douglas Marc Colbert go to law school?
Douglas Marc Colbert earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Douglas Marc Colbert for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Marc Colbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1972
B.B.A.
Hunter College, Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1978
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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