Profile

At a Glance

Colby’s background—spanning Rhode Island to Alaska—has given him the focus, grit, and decisiveness needed to guide clients through high-stakes commercial disputes.

He earned his J.D. from Penn State Law, serving as a teaching assistant for legal writing and contracts, publishing in the Penn State Law Arbitration Law Review, and sitting on the journal’s editorial board.

A commercial fisherman turned commercial litigator, Colby applies real-world experience and strong legal judgment to craft bespoke solutions that drive tangible success for his clients.

Honors

Admissions and Research Editor, Managerial Board, Penn State Law Arbitration Law Review

CALI Excellence Award, International Commercial Arbitration

CALI Excellence Award, Professional Responsibility

Recent Lectures

Co-Presenter, “CLE Presentation: Corporate Transparency Act – Where are we now?” given November 21, 2025, at MCBA’s 60th Annual WNY Tax Institute.

Digital Hearings – In Arbitration and Litigation, Penn State Law Arbitration Law Review (2024)

Practice Areas

Education

Penn State Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024

Cairn University, B.A., cum laude, 2018

Bar Admissions

New York State (2025)

Professional Affiliations

Monroe County Bar Association