About Colin B.
Colin B. May built a clear path from classroom to courtroom and then into private practice. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in 2015. Those credentials set the stage for a short but formative period working alongside a trial judge.
In 2016 he served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas. In that role he handled legal research, drafted memoranda and court opinions, and assisted with case management. The work required attention to procedure and an ability to explain complex legal points clearly to a judge and court staff.
After his clerkship he moved into private practice. He practices in Pennsylvania and is listed at Estate Planning Centers. His work there involves advising clients on the preparation and execution of estate planning documents. He prepares wills and trusts, assists with powers of attorney and advance health care directives, and provides guidance during the probate process.
Colin approaches each matter with a practical perspective. He writes plainly when explaining options to clients and focuses on documents that reflect their goals. He handles routine matters and more detailed plans that require coordination with financial advisers or family members. The background in the court system informs his attention to procedural detail, particularly when filings and probate proceedings are involved.
Colin’s academic training at Duquesne gave him grounding in core litigation and transactional principles, while his undergraduate work in political science provided context for public policy issues that sometimes intersect with estate planning. He applies both strands in client meetings, often translating technical legal points into straightforward choices.
Outside casework, he has maintained professional memberships. He participates in the everyday demands of a small practice, preparing documents, meeting with clients, and guiding estates through administration. Colleagues describe him as methodical and direct in his work, preferring concrete solutions over complex rhetoric.
He remains licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and works from the Estate Planning Centers office. He currently focuses his practice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters.
