Atty. Susan Compton Collins
Ms. Susan Compton Collins is a lawyer practicing elder, family, real estate.
Elder & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 37+ Years Experience
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About Susan Compton Collins at a Glance
Susan Compton Collins is a family law, real estate, and elder law attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Stanford University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan Compton Collins
- Ms. Susan Compton Collins is a lawyer practicing elder, family, real estate
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Susan practices in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Susan Compton Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Compton Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Family Law in Houston
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real Estate Law in Houston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Susan Compton Collins is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Elder Law in Houston
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Susan Compton Collins is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Susan Compton 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 Susan Compton Collins's practice in the field of family law, real estate, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Susan Compton Collins brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, real estate, and elder law, Susan Compton Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Susan Compton Collins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Susan Compton Collins Handles in Houston
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