Atty. Barbara Ballin Collins

Atty. Barbara Ballin Collins

Barbara Ballin Collins is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Springfield Springfield 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Ballin Collins at a glance

Barbara Ballin Collins is a personal injury, litigation, government, insurance, and adr attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1987). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Ballin Collins is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Barbara practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Ballin Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Ballin Collins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Barbara Ballin Collins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barbara Ballin Collins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Barbara Ballin Collins is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Barbara Ballin Collins is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barbara Ballin Collins is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Ballin Collins

Where is Barbara Ballin Collins's law office located?
Barbara Ballin Collins's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Ballin Collins handle?
Barbara Ballin Collins focuses on personal injury, litigation, government, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barbara Ballin Collins practiced law?
Barbara Ballin Collins has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Barbara Ballin Collins go to law school?
Barbara Ballin Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Barbara Ballin Collins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1987

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