Atty. Richard J. Collins
Richard J. Collins is a lawyer practicing social security disability, workers compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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Richard J. Collins is a personal injury, estate planning, real estate, workers comp, and ssd attorney based in Joplin, Missouri. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1950). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1974) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jasper County (President, 1990-1991) and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1996) National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. Serands clients in Joplin, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard J. Collins is a lawyer practicing social security disability, workers compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1972, and has been licensed for 76 years
- Richard practices in Joplin, MO
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Richard J. Collins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Collins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard J. Collins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Richard J. Collins is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard J. Collins is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard J. Collins is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Richard J. Collins is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Joplin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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