Atty. John David Collins

Atty. John David Collins

Mr. John David Collins is a lawyer practicing construction, labor and employment, employee benefits/erisa and 21 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (858) 266-9319 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John David Collins at a glance

John David Collins is an Of Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California Supreme Court of the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Federal district courts (1970) and Alabama (2000). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1969) and Stanford University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John David Collins is a lawyer practicing construction, labor and employment, employee benefits/erisa and 21 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David 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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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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 San Diego 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 John David Collins

Where is John David Collins's law office located?
John David Collins's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Collins handle?
John David Collins focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Collins practiced law?
John David Collins has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John David Collins go to law school?
John David Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact John David Collins for a consultation?
You can contact John David 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 John David Collins received?
John David Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1969
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California Supreme Court of the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Federal district courts
Admitted: 1970
Alabama
Admitted: 2000

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