Atty. John Michael Collins
John Michael Collins is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution (both domestic and foreign), chemical, mechanical, biological and power electrical arts, patent and trade secret litigation. John received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Chemical, Mechanical, Biological and Power Electrical Arts & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 54+ Years Experience
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About John Michael Collins at a Glance
John Michael Collins is an Of Counsel based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Hovey Williams LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on patent and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), Missouri (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (1983). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1972) and Kansas State University (B.S., 1969). Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Michael Collins
- John Michael Collins is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution (both domestic and foreign), chemical, mechanical, biological and power electrical arts, patent and trade secret litigation
- John received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- John practices at Hovey Williams LLP in Overland Park, KS
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John Michael Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
Patent Law in Overland Park
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Trade Secrets in Overland Park
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Overland Park Choose John Michael Collins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Michael Collins's practice in the field of patent and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Michael Collins brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Missouri, and U.S. Supreme Court, John Michael Collins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and trade secrets, John Michael Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means John Michael Collins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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