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About Shawna D. Collins at a glance
Shawna D. Collins is a Member based in Monroe, North Carolina, practicing at Collins Family Law Group. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1995) and South Carolina (1999). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1995) and College of Charleston (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Beaufort County and Union County Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar South Carolina Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Monroe, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Shawna D. Collins is a lawyer practicing domestic violence, child custody, family law and 5 other areas of law
- Shawna received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Shawna practices at Collins Family Law Group in Monroe, NC
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Shawna D. Collins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawna D. Collins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Shawna D. Collins is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
Shawna D. Collins is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Shawna D. Collins is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Shawna D. Collins is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Shawna D. Collins is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monroe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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