Mike Colavecchio was a well-respected trial lawyer who represented his clients with a kind, steadfast, and intelligent approach for over thirty years. He was an unflappable advocate, and a generous mentor. Mike was the person who would make your question or issue his own, often rolling up his sleeves to assist with a project, or challenge.

Mike was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, Metro Edition for ten straight years. He tried over one hundred cases, and handled numerous appeals before the New York State and federal appellate courts and had a consistent history of positive results.

Mike was an avid lecturer, both locally and nationally. He was a frequent contributor to Continuing Legal Education programs and was active in numerous Bar Associations.

Mike coached youth basketball in the community and was active in numerous local charities. He was unabashed in his love for his family, often returning to the office after coaching a game, or attending a school function. He was a devoted husband and father.

Mike received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Hofstra University School of Law, where he served as a Law Fellow and as Editor-In-Chief of the Hofstra Property Law Journal.

Mike was the person who would call to see if you needed a hand and was the person who stayed late to assist. He was fun, serious, thoughtful, and mischievous. He was never afraid to be the softy, often professing his love of, and devotion to his wife, his son and his daughter. He loved a good laugh and a funny story. Mike will live on in the way we at Lewis Johs comport ourselves as we strive to be the enthusiastic, astute and humble soul that he taught us to be.