Judge Nicholas Colabella: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

NY Bar #: 1367838 (11/15/1962)

Biography

The Hon. Nicholas Colabella (Ret.) was a justice of the Westchester County Supreme Court in the Ninth Judicial District of New York. He was first elected to the Supreme Court in 1987 and was retained in subsequent elections. Colabella retired in 2012.


His judicial career began in 1981 when he was appointed by the Town Board of Eastchester to serve as a town justice of the Eastchester Town Court. Colabella was then elected to the Westchester County Court the following year. In 1997, while serving on the Supreme Court, he was appointed by former Governor George Pataki to serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department. Yet, after only eight months in the position, Colabella requested to return to the Westchester County Supreme Court bench.


Then, in 2001, he was appointed to serve as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, in the Ninth and Tenth Judicial Districts by former Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman. As such, Colabella presided over a high-profile corruption case involving a Brooklyn State Supreme Court Justice, who was indicted and ultimately pled guilty for receiving a bribe. Colabella remained on the Appellate Term until returning to the Westchester County Supreme Court in 2002.


The son of Italian immigrants, Colabella was the first member of his family to graduate from college. To fund his college education, he worked as a toll collector for the New York State Thruway Authority and drove a Good Humor ice cream truck. He received a B.S. from New York University in 1959. He went on to earn an LL.B. (1962) and a J.D. (1968) from Albany Law School.


He began his legal career as a general practice attorney in 1962 at the law office of David Greenberg, Esq. Then, in 1964, Colabella entered into solo practice at his own law firm, where he remained until his election to the County Court bench.


He served as a member of the Westchester Republican Party’s Executive Committee.


Colabella also served as a judge for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association Moot Court and the New York State High School Moot Court.


His memberships included the Westchester County Bar Association, the Eastchester Bar Association (past-president), the New York State Association of Supreme Court Justices, the Eastchester Italian American Club, the New York State County Court Judges Association, the New York State Magistrates Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Sons of Italy.


In his free time, Colabella, who boasts a single-digit handicap, is an avid golfer.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Nicholas Colabella

On January 30, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2018

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2021

On January 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2021

On August 11, 2017 a torts - other (bicycle accident) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 11, 2017

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Torts - Other (BICYCLE ACCIDENT)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2021

On January 12, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2016

Status

Settlement

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2021

On October 7, 2015 a commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

100 Files
Filed

Oct 07, 2015

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2021

On February 5, 2015 a commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

185 Files
Filed

Feb 05, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2021

On February 2, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2021

On January 22, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2015

Status

Settlement

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2021

On January 16, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2023

Amount

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Actual Award Or Amount

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On January 14, 2015 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

111 Files
Filed

Jan 14, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2023

On January 5, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2015

Status

Settlement

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2021

On December 25, 2014 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

107 Files
Filed

Dec 25, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2021

On October 15, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2014

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2021

On April 13, 2014 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

23 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2014

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2016

On March 12, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2014

Status

Settlement

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2021

On February 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Colabella, Hon. Nicholas presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2021

On January 27, 2014 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

88 Files
Filed

Jan 27, 2014

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2021

On October 18, 2012 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

159 Files
Filed

Oct 18, 2012

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2021

On August 6, 2012 a commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 06, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2012

On July 27, 2012 a commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2012

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2012

On July 25, 2012 a contract (non-commercial) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 25, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Contract (Non-Commercial)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 31, 2012

On July 20, 2012 a contract (non-commercial) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 20, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Contract (Non-Commercial)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 04, 2012

On July 13, 2012 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County Supreme Court

County

Westchester County, NY

Category

Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 03, 2012

On July 13, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Westchester County. Judge Nicholas Colabella presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Westchester County

County

Westchester County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 18, 2020

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