Biography
Mr. Collins is an accomplished trial attorney, whose practice centers on commercial, business and catastrophic personal injury litigation, with a focus on matters related to oilfield operations, commercial transportation claims, as well as premises and product liability claims.
After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism, Mr. Collins attended Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas, where he participated in the school's mock trial and moot court programs. In the final year of law school, Mr. Collins participated in SMU's Criminal Justice Clinic, representing criminal defendants in the Dallas County court system for both misdemeanor and felony charges. While in private practice, Mr. Collins has successfully represented his clients in state and federal courts across Texas.
Mr. Collins is a member of the Texas Bar, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA). Mr. Collins is licensed to practice in all Texas state and federal courts.
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
- J.D. - 2001
- Honors: Moot Court Program
- Honors: Participated in SMU’s Criminal Justice Clinic
- University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1998
Classes & Seminars
Pro-Bono Activities
Representative Clients
References
Past Positions
Languages
Ancillary Businesses
Published Works
Fraternities or Sororities
Professional Associations
- TIDA - Trucking Industry Defense Association, Associate, 2012 to Present
- Texas Bar, Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, Member
- American Bar Association
Certified Legal Specialties
Current Employment Position
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Premises Liability
- Construction Litigation
- Employer Liability Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Products Liability Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Commercial Transportation Law
- Subrogation
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2006
Honors
- National Order of Barristers