Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Hauppauge, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Brian Collins at a Glance
Brian Collins is an Associate based in Hauppauge, New York, practicing at Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and St. John’s University (B.S., 1996). Serves clients in Hauppauge, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Collins
- Brian M. Collins attended St. John’s University as an undergraduate, where he was a member of the football team, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna Cum Laude) in 1996
- In 1997 Brian joined the New York City Police Department and retired with the rank of Lieutenant
- While in the Police Department, he attended St. John’s University School of Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2001, having made the Dean’s List in multiple semesters
- Brian was an associate attorney in a small Nassau County law firm for several years, and later became a solo practitioner for more than a decade, specializing in matrimonial, family law and residential real estate
- Brian also has experience representing clients in estate planning, probate / estate administration, bankruptcy and criminal matters
- Brian joined Feldman, Kramer & Monaco as an Associate Attorney in 2023
- Brian lives in Hauppauge with his wife and three sons, where he has volunteered his time as a youth sports coach for Hauppauge travel baseball, football and basketball teams for many years
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Brian Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hauppauge.
Family Law in Hauppauge
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hauppauge
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hauppauge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hauppauge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hauppauge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hauppauge Choose Brian Collins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Collins's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Collins brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Brian Collins's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Hauppauge
A Hauppauge-based practice means Brian Collins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Collins Handles in Hauppauge
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