Atty. Richard E Collins

Atty. Richard E Collins

Richard E Collins practices at Collins Law PLC Read Full Bio

Knoxville Knoxville 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (901) 730-8478

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About Richard E Collins at a glance

Richard E Collins is a Managing Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Collins Law PLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U. (2005). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Young Lawyers Division Labor and Employment Law Section Litigation Section. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Richard E Collins practices at Collins Law PLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Where is Richard E Collins's law office located?
Richard E Collins's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Collins Law PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E Collins handle?
Richard E Collins focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard E Collins practiced law?
Richard E Collins has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Richard E Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law J.D.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.
Admitted: 2005

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