Atty. Richard David Collins

Atty. Richard David Collins

Richard David Collins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Mineola Mineola 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard David Collins at a glance

Richard David Collins is an Asst. Solicitor based in Mineola, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), South Carolina (2001), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2002), and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of South Carolina (B.S. Criminal, 1992). Serands clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard David Collins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Richard practices in Mineola, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard David Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Mineola 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard David Collins's law office located?
Richard David Collins's law practice is located in Mineola, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard David Collins handle?
Richard David Collins focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard David Collins practiced law?
Richard David Collins has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard David Collins go to law school?
Richard David Collins earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Criminal, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2001
B.S. Criminal
University of South Carolina
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
South Carolina
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005
Texas
Admitted: 2005

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