Atty. Thomas Alan Collins

Atty. Thomas Alan Collins

Thomas Alan Collins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, adult guardianship and 7 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Reno Reno 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Alan Collins at a glance

Thomas Alan Collins is a Member based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Thomas A. Collins, Esq.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, California and U.S. Tax Court (1978), California (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1980). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (LL.M. Tax, 1982) and University of Nevada (B.S. Accounting, 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Nevada Elder Law Section, State Bar of Nevada, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Probate Bar Association of Washoe County. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Alan Collins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, adult guardianship and 7 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas A. Collins, Esq. in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Alan Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Thomas Alan Collins is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nevada →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas Alan Collins is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nevada →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Alan Collins is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Nevada →

Power of Attorney

Thomas Alan Collins is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Alan Collins

Where is Thomas Alan Collins's law office located?
Thomas Alan Collins's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Thomas A. Collins, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Alan Collins handle?
Thomas Alan Collins focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Thomas Alan Collins practiced law?
Thomas Alan Collins has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas Alan Collins go to law school?
Thomas Alan Collins earned their education at (LL.M. Tax, 1982); (B.S. Accounting, 1974).
How can I contact Thomas Alan Collins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Alan Collins received?
Thomas Alan Collins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Tax
McGeorge School of Law
- 1982
B.S. Accounting
University of Nevada
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, California and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978
California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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