Atty. William S Colwell

Atty. William S Colwell

William S Colwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, will and trust drafting, elder law and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Hamden Hamden 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About William S Colwell at a glance

William S Colwell is a Member based in Hamden, Connecticut, practicing at Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, estate planning, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1976) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1976). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Colgate University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Haven County and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Estate and Tax Planning Council. Serands clients in Hamden, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William S Colwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, will and trust drafting, elder law and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, P.C. in Hamden, CT

Practice Areas Explained

William S Colwell's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

William S Colwell is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Connecticut →

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William S Colwell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William S Colwell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S Colwell

Where is William S Colwell's law office located?
William S Colwell's law practice is located in Hamden, Connecticut. The firm is Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S Colwell handle?
William S Colwell focuses on residential, trusts, estate planning, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has William S Colwell practiced law?
William S Colwell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William S Colwell go to law school?
William S Colwell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William S Colwell for a consultation?
You can contact William S Colwell 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.
What awards or recognition has William S Colwell received?
William S Colwell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1976

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