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About James G. Colins at a glance
James G. Colins is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. James G. Colins is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance and public utility regulation matters
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas Explained
James G. Colins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G. Colins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James G. Colins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James G. Colins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James G. Colins is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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