Atty. David Blair Collins

Atty. David Blair Collins

David Blair Collins is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents - passenger vehicles, motor vehicle accidents - commercial vehicles, municipal tort liability and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Springfield Springfield 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David Blair Collins at a glance

David Blair Collins is a Partner based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1991), and Iowa (2005). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Iowa (B.A. Communication, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute Appellate Lawyers Association Greater Peoria Claims Association. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Blair Collins is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents - passenger vehicles, motor vehicle accidents - commercial vehicles, municipal tort liability and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Blair Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Blair Collins is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

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.

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

Construction Law

David Blair Collins is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Blair Collins is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

David Blair Collins is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 David Blair Collins

Where is David Blair Collins's law office located?
David Blair Collins's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Blair Collins handle?
David Blair Collins focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Blair Collins practiced law?
David Blair Collins has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David Blair Collins go to law school?
David Blair Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Communication, 1983).
How can I contact David Blair Collins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Blair Collins received?
David Blair Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1989
B.A. Communication
University of Iowa
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Iowa
Admitted: 2005

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