Atty. Rick Collins
Member, Law Review. Special Professor of Law, Hofstra University School of Law.
Anabolic Steroid Crimes & More Attorney · Serving Mineola, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Rick Collins at a Glance
Rick Collins is a Partner based in Mineola, New York, practicing at COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), South Carolina (2001), Pennsylvania (2004), and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1984) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Collins
- Member, Law Review
- Special Professor of Law, Hofstra University School of Law
- Former Assistant District Attorneys Association of Nassau County (Member, Past President)
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Rick Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mineola.
Drug Crimes in Mineola
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Criminal Defense in Mineola
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Federal Crimes in Mineola
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Civil Litigation in Mineola
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Mineola
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mineola
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 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.
Mineola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mineola-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Mineola Choose Rick 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 Rick Collins's practice in the field of drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Collins brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania, Rick Collins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering drug crimes, criminal defense, and federal crimes, Rick Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mineola
A Mineola-based practice means Rick 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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