Atty. Cary James Collins

Atty. Cary James Collins

Cary James Collins is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, administrative law, state, local and municipal law. Cary received a B.S.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Hoffman Estates Hoffman Estates 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Cary James Collins at a glance

Cary James Collins is a Member based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Cary J. Collins. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1979), and Wisconsin (1995). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1979) and Indiana University (B.S.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Illinois State and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Law Committee, 1980-1982) Bar Associations Patent Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Hoffman Estates, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cary James Collins is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, administrative law, state, local and municipal law
  • Cary received a B.S.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Cary practices at Law Offices of Cary J. Collins in Hoffman Estates, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Cary James Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cary James Collins is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Hoffman Estates 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 Cary James Collins

Where is Cary James Collins's law office located?
Cary James Collins's law practice is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Cary J. Collins. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cary James Collins handle?
Cary James Collins focuses on employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cary James Collins practiced law?
Cary James Collins has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Cary James Collins go to law school?
Cary James Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Cary James Collins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cary James Collins received?
Cary James Collins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1979
B.S.B.A.
Indiana University
- 1970

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1979
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1995

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