Atty. James Brian Collins

Atty. James Brian Collins

James Brian Collins is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, commercial law, bankruptcy. James received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Bellingham Bellingham 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James Brian Collins at a glance

James Brian Collins is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re attorney based in Bellingham, Washington. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1977) and San Jose State University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Brian Collins is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, commercial law, bankruptcy
  • James received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Bellingham, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Brian Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Brian Collins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Brian Collins is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Brian Collins is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Washington →

Commercial Real Estate

James Brian Collins is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Brian Collins

Where is James Brian Collins's law office located?
James Brian Collins's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Brian Collins handle?
James Brian Collins focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Brian Collins practiced law?
James Brian Collins has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Brian Collins go to law school?
James Brian Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Brian Collins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1977
B.A.
San Jose State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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