Atty. Michael Patrick Collins
Michael Patrick Collins is a lawyer practicing employment & labor. Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1977, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Employment & Labor Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael Patrick Collins at a Glance
Michael Patrick Collins is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Michael P. Collins. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and New Jersey (1992). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1986) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Member, Tax Section) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Patrick Collins
- Michael Patrick Collins is a lawyer practicing employment & labor
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1977, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Michael practices at Michael P. Collins in New York, NY
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Michael Patrick Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Patrick 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 Michael Patrick Collins's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Patrick Collins brings 34+ 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 New York and New Jersey, Michael Patrick Collins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Michael Patrick Collins's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Patrick 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Patrick Collins Handles in New York
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