Atty. James Gerard Collins
James Gerard Collins is a lawyer practicing education, family law, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1968, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Gerard Collins is a trusts, criminal defense, family law, employment, and education attorney based in Amherst, Massachusetts. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1984) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Amherst, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Gerard Collins is a lawyer practicing education, family law, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1968, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices in Amherst, MA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Amherst are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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