Paul J Tortora Jr.
Colwell Law Group
Paul J. Tortora Jr. is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in family and matrimonial law. As the Supervising Attorney at Colwell Law Group LLC, Paul leads the legal team, ensuring efficient case management, high-quality representation, and client satisfaction. He plays a key role in firm leadership, overseeing associate attorneys and support staff while providing expert counsel in a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, custody disputes, child support, and domestic violence cases.
With a legal career spanning over a decade, Paul has held prominent positions at a number of respected law firms. His impressive track record includes managing complex litigation, mentoring a number of young attorneys, and securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His dedication to excellence is reflected in his ability to maintain strong client relationships far after the conclusion of his representation.
Paul holds a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, where he earned certificates in National Security and Counterterrorism Law as well as Global Law and Policy. He also graduated cum laude from Syracuse University with a double major in Political Science and History. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
With a deep commitment to legal advocacy and a client-focused approach, Paul continues to be a trusted leader in the field of family law.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Supervising Attorney
- Colwell Law Group
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- Senior Associate Attorney
- Tully Rinckey
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- Staff Attorney
- Hiscock Legal Aid Society
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- Managing Attorney
- Law Office of Paul Tortora
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- Associate Attorney
- Murray Osorio
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- Syracuse University College of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's List Dean Scholar National Security and Counterterrorism Certificate Global Law and Practice Certificate
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- Syracuse University
- B.A. (2007) | Political Science and History
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- Honors: Dean's List Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society) Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) Graduated Cum Laude
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- Rising Stars
- Thompson Reuters
- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo
- Rising Stars
- Thompson Reuters
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- Current
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- How To File for Divorce: Step-By-Step Guide
- Daily Record
- Things to do when filing for divorce in N.Y.
- Daily Record
- The Impact of Immigration Status on Unemployment Benefits
- Hiscock Legal Aid Society
- Filing for Modification of Existing Custody Orders
- Tully Rinckey
- Modifying Existing Child Custody Orders
- Tully Rinckey
- Establishing Paternity
- Colwell Law Group
- Terminating Parental Rights
- Colwell Law Group
- License to Practice Law
- New York State Bar
- License to Practice Law
- Virginia State Bar
- License to Practice Law
- Washington, DC Bar
- License to Practice Law
- Maryland State Bar
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