Atty. Kate Collins

Atty. Kate Collins

Kate Collins focuses her practice on general liability and commercial litigation. She represents a wide variety of defendants in State and Federal Court, acting as litigation counsel in insurance defense matters.

San Francisco San Francisco 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (424) 476-6042 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kate Collins at a glance

Kate Collins is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2010). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kate Collins focuses her practice on general liability and commercial litigation
  • She represents a wide variety of defendants in State and Federal Court, acting as litigation counsel in insurance defense matters
  • Ms. Collins successfully defeated a Motion for Summary Judgment in federal court for a client who was sued by a major telecommunications company under the federal telecommunications act
  • During law school, Ms. Collins worked as part of a team that filed amici briefs in the United States Supreme Court as well as the Ninth and Second Circuits
  • During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Collins worked for the United States Department of Treasury during the Bush and Obama Administrations
  • Publications •California leads on pay equity, but additional protections on the way, Daily Journal

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 Francisco 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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Where is Kate Collins's law office located?
Kate Collins's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kaufman Dolowich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Kate Collins practiced law?
Kate Collins has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Kate Collins go to law school?
Kate Collins earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2010).
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2013
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2010

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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