About Michael A.
Michael A. Colton built a legal foundation at New York University. He completed a Bachelor of Arts at University Washington Square College of Arts and Sciences in 1963, earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1966, and returned to NYU for a LL.M. in 1969. Those years in New York’s educational corridors set the stage for an extended career in courtrooms and tax chambers.
Early on, Colton moved into federal and tax practice. He is admitted to the New York bar and to practice earlier than the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Tax Court. That aggregate of admissions positioned him to handle disputes that cross state and federal lines, especially where tax problems intersect with federal legal proceedings.
Colton’s work frequently includes tax controversy and federal civil litigation. He has handled matters that require trial-degree advocacy earlier than district courts and hearings before the Tax Court. His practice indicates an emphasis on procedural rigor and attention to statutory and regulatory element. Colton has also counseled clients on adherence questions and dispute resolution strategies rooted in federal regulation.
Colleagues describe him as continuous in court and thorough in preparation. He tends to favor clear legal analysis over theatrical presentation. He has navigated the different demands of district court practice and Tax Court process, the place the rules and tone can vary notably. That realistic flexibility has knowledgeable how he strategies case planning and client recommendation.
Outside the courtroom, Colton’s academic background at NYU — including the advanced Juris Doctor he took up after his J.D. — suggests an early interest in deepening legal information rather than moving directly into business or politics. Those scholarly years at some point of the Nineteen Sixties stay a seen thread in his approach to complex tax and federal issues.
As of 2026, Colton keeps an active practice in New York and continues to handle tax and federal legal proceedings matters. He concentrates on representation in federal district courts and the United States Tax Court, addressing contested tax issues and related civil disputes in the New York federal system.
