Atty. Paul M Colwell

Atty. Paul M Colwell

Paul M Colwell is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil and commercial litigation. Paul received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.

West Orange West Orange 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul M Colwell at a glance

Paul M Colwell is a Member of the Firm based in West Orange, New Jersey. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1978), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2002). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Villanova University (B.A., 1971). Active member of Essex County (Member, President's Council), New Jersey State (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) and American (Member: Labor and Employment Law Section Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in West Orange, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul M Colwell is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil and commercial litigation
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Paul practices in West Orange, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Paul M Colwell's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Paul M Colwell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul M Colwell

Where is Paul M Colwell's law office located?
Paul M Colwell's law practice is located in West Orange, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul M Colwell handle?
Paul M Colwell focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Paul M Colwell practiced law?
Paul M Colwell has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Paul M Colwell go to law school?
Paul M Colwell earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Paul M Colwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Villanova University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2002

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