Atty. Michael Thomas Collins

Atty. Michael Thomas Collins

Michael Thomas Collins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Bethesda Bethesda 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Thomas Collins at a glance

Michael Thomas Collins is a Member based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at The Collins Firm. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1965), Virginia (1989), and Maryland (1995). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1964) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Eg.Sci., 1961). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Thomas Collins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Michael practices at The Collins Firm in Bethesda, MD and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

Michael Thomas Collins is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

Michael Thomas Collins is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael Thomas Collins is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Thomas Collins

Where is Michael Thomas Collins's law office located?
Michael Thomas Collins's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm is The Collins Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Collins handle?
Michael Thomas Collins focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Michael Thomas Collins practiced law?
Michael Thomas Collins has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Michael Thomas Collins go to law school?
Michael Thomas Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.S. Eg.Sci., 1961).
How can I contact Michael Thomas Collins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1964
B.S. Eg.Sci.
University of Notre Dame
- 1961

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1965
Virginia
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1995

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