Atty. Dawn Terri Collins

Atty. Dawn Terri Collins

Dawn Terri Collins is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation. Dawn received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Dawn Terri Collins at a glance

Dawn Terri Collins is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeal (1997). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1997) and University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dawn Terri Collins is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation
  • Dawn received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Dawn practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dawn Terri Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dawn Terri 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dawn Terri Collins

Where is Dawn Terri Collins's law office located?
Dawn Terri Collins's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dawn Terri Collins handle?
Dawn Terri Collins focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dawn Terri Collins practiced law?
Dawn Terri Collins has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Dawn Terri Collins go to law school?
Dawn Terri Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Dawn Terri Collins for a consultation?
You can contact Dawn Terri 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 Dawn Terri Collins received?
Dawn Terri Collins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1997
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1997

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