Atty. Patrick Michael Collins
Patrick Michael Collins is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, energy and utilities. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Energy And Utilities & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Michael Collins at a Glance
Patrick Michael Collins is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment and energy. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1991). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Fordham University (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Michael Collins
- Patrick Michael Collins is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, energy and utilities
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Patrick practices at McCarter & English, LLP in New York, NY
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Patrick Michael Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Michael 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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Energy & Utilities Law in New York
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Patrick 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 Patrick Michael Collins's practice in the field of employment and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Michael Collins brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and energy, Patrick 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 New York
A New York-based practice means Patrick 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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Common Legal Issues Patrick Michael Collins Handles in New York
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