Atty. Richard Thomas Collins

Atty. Richard Thomas Collins

Richard Thomas Collins is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, business law, insurance bad faith and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Richard Thomas Collins at a glance

Richard Thomas Collins is a Senior Trial Attorney based in Santa Ana, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and District of Columbia (2024). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Davis (B.A. Political, 1988). Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Thomas Collins is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, business law, insurance bad faith and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Richard practices in Santa Ana, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Thomas Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Richard Thomas Collins is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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 Thomas Collins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Thomas Collins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Richard Thomas Collins is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Thomas Collins

Where is Richard Thomas Collins's law office located?
Richard Thomas Collins's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Thomas Collins handle?
Richard Thomas Collins focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Thomas Collins practiced law?
Richard Thomas Collins has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Richard Thomas Collins go to law school?
Richard Thomas Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Political, 1988).
How can I contact Richard Thomas Collins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1993
B.A. Political
University of California at Davis
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2024

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