Atty. John Edward Collins

Atty. John Edward Collins

Mr. John Edward Collins is a lawyer practicing appell, appellate, appellate: civil and 14 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (612) 614-1716 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Edward Collins at a glance

John Edward Collins is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Burleson, Pate & Gibson. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1965), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas South (1967), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1965) and Baylor University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Edward Collins is a lawyer practicing appell, appellate, appellate: civil and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Burleson, Pate & Gibson in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Edward Collins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Edward Collins is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Edward Collins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Edward Collins is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Edward Collins

Where is John Edward Collins's law office located?
John Edward Collins's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Burleson, Pate & Gibson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Collins handle?
John Edward Collins focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Edward Collins practiced law?
John Edward Collins has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John Edward Collins go to law school?
John Edward Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John Edward Collins for a consultation?
You can contact John Edward 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 Edward Collins received?
John Edward Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1965
B.A.
Baylor University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas South
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S
Admitted: 1975

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