Atty. Joseph M. Colwell

Atty. Joseph M. Colwell

Editor in Chief, Mercer Law Review; Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Team; National Moot Court Team Finalist; Hugh Lawson III Memorial First Year Moot Court Competition; Brainerd Currie Honor Society; Nadler Award Winner; CALI Awards (Multiple Disciplines); Phi Kappa Phi; Eagle Scout

Columbus Columbus 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph M. Colwell at a glance

Joseph M. Colwell is a Partner based in Columbus, Georgia, practicing at Peak Wooten McDaniel & Colwell LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Mercer University (B.A., 2010). Active member of State Bar of Georgia Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbus, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Editor in Chief, Mercer Law Review
  • Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Team
  • National Moot Court Team Finalist
  • Hugh Lawson III Memorial First Year Moot Court Competition
  • Brainerd Currie Honor Society
  • Nadler Award Winner
  • CALI Awards (Multiple Disciplines)
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Eagle Scout

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph M. Colwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph M. Colwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

Joseph M. Colwell is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

Joseph M. Colwell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joseph M. Colwell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph M. Colwell

Where is Joseph M. Colwell's law office located?
Joseph M. Colwell's law practice is located in Columbus, Georgia. The firm is Peak Wooten McDaniel & Colwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph M. Colwell handle?
Joseph M. Colwell focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joseph M. Colwell practiced law?
Joseph M. Colwell has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Joseph M. Colwell go to law school?
Joseph M. Colwell earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2010).
How can I contact Joseph M. Colwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 2013
B.A.
Mercer University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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