Colin D. Ramsey
Partner
Buffalo, NY
(716) 847-6004
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 construction law, 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.
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
Syracuse University
College of Law, J.D.
Hamilton College, B.A.
ADMISSIONS
New York State
US District Courts - Western District of NY
US Bankruptcy Court - Western District of NY
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Colin served on the Board of Directors of the Chippewa Alliance, which focuses on attracting new business and investments, spurring economic development, and promoting the City of Buffalo. He is also a member of the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Western New York, and the Erie County Bar Association. Colin is a contributing author for The Daily Record, and regularly presents at seminars.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Colin has been recognized in the 2021-2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Litigation-Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants, and Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants. He has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2021-2024 and an Upstate New York Super Lawyer Rising Stars honoree from 2013-2017.