Atty. Celia J. Collins

Atty. Celia J. Collins

Celia J. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

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Profile Summary

About Celia J. Collins at a glance

Celia J. Collins is a employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Johnstone Adams LLC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1980) and Randolph College (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Mobile) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Celia J. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
  • Celia J., who practices law in Mobile, Alabama, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Celia J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Celia J. Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Celia J. 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.

Celia J. Collins is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Celia J. Collins is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

Celia J. Collins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mobile are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Celia J. Collins

Where is Celia J. Collins's law office located?
Celia J. Collins's law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Johnstone Adams LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Celia J. Collins handle?
Celia J. Collins focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Celia J. Collins go to law school?
Celia J. Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (BA, 1977).
How can I contact Celia J. Collins for a consultation?
You can contact Celia J. Collins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Celia J. Collins received?
Celia J. Collins's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Mobile); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1980
BA
Randolph College
- 1977

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Mobile)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Mobile)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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