The founder and CEO of a prominent law firm was killed in a skiing accident at a New York-based ski resort, police and his firm announced on Sunday.

According to a statement from Colwell Law Group, Kevin Colwell, 53, founder and CEO of the Albany law offices of Colwell Law Group, died in a skiing accident at the Gore Mountain Ski Resort in North Creek, New York.

“This is an immense tragedy for all of us at the Colwell Law Group. Kevin built not just a business, but a family, and the loss of his presence is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of working with him,” Jennifer Stevens, chief operating officer of Colwell Law Group, wrote in a statement on the company’s Facebook page.

The accident happened around 11 a.m. on Feb. 8 when officers with the State Police of Chestertown were called to the resort for reports of an injured skier, according to a statement from New York State Police.

A Capital Region law firm has identified its founder and CEO as the man who was found dead after a skiing accident at Gore Mountain on Saturday. (Gore Mountain)

“Mr. Colwell will be profoundly missed, but his impact will live on through the company and all those whose lives he touched.”

According to the company website, not only did Colwell maintain a successful legal practice, “[H]e enjoyed camping, hiking, and skiing with his family and two dogs, Elvis and Lucy.”

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