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Colin D. Ramsey

Partner

About Colin

Civil litigator. Change agent. Colin Ramsey believes lawyers have the unique ability to change the world we live in. A partner in the Firm’s Litigation, Health Care and Labor & Employment practice groups, Colin represents clients in the areas of municipal defense and labor & employment and health care litigation. Whether it is a routine matter or a highly visible case, Colin believes every legal challenge presents an opportunity to effect positive change.

Colin has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, and has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions across New York State on behalf of his clients. His practice focuses on defending nursing homes and medical providers against negligence and malpractice claims, defending municipalities against personal injury and property damage claims, and defending individuals and businesses in labor and employment claims.

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Erie County Bar Association, member
  • Syracuse University Alumni Club of Western New York, member
  • Chippewa Alliance, former Board of Directors member

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law–Defendants, Litigation–Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants, Buffalo, NY
  • 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law–Defendants, Litigation–Health Care, Litigation–Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants, Buffalo, NY
  • 2021-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America® for Legal Malpractice Law– Defendants, Litigation–Insurance, and Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants, Buffalo, NY
  • 2021–2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Honoree
  • 2013-2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Star Honoree

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
  • Hamilton College, B.A.

Admissions

  • New York State
  • US District Court – Western District of New York
  • US District Court – Northern District of New York
  • US Bankruptcy Court – Western District of New York
  • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
“Defending health care providers, municipalities, and employers against complex claims requires not just legal expertise, but a commitment to understanding each client’s goals and guiding them through every step of the process.”
Colin D. Ramsey

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