Atty. Tim L. Collins

Atty. Tim L. Collins

Tim has been actively engaged in litigation practice for more than 30 years in a wide variety of industries common to the State of Ohio. He has been first chair in numerous jury trials to conclusion, bench trials and arbitration proceedings in a wide variety of commercial and business law cases.

Cleveland Cleveland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Tim L. Collins at a glance

Tim L. Collins is a Principal based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Baldwin-Wallace College (B.A. University, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Member, Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tim has been actively engaged in litigation practice for more than 30 years in a wide variety of industries common to the State of Ohio
  • He has been first chair in numerous jury trials to conclusion, bench trials and arbitration proceedings in a wide variety of commercial and business law cases
  • He has represented class representatives and opt out plaintiffs in major federal antitrust class action cases in Ohio and California
  • He has served as receiver and counsel to a receiver in more than 50 state court cases in recent years, where he managed and sold and/or acted as counsel for a national wholesale lumber business, a regional airport fixed base operation, downtown Cleveland office towers and store fronts, and dozens of commercial and residential structures
  • He is designated under loan documents to serve as the operator of a Northeast Ohio marijuana grower upon specified events
  • While a trial lawyer by trade, Tim enjoys blending his legal skills with business issues to achieve efficient solutions for clients, or for courts requiring a receiver or a liquidating trustee

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Tim L. Collins's law office located?
Tim L. Collins's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Tim L. Collins practiced law?
Tim L. Collins has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Tim L. Collins go to law school?
Tim L. Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. University, 1981).
How can I contact Tim L. Collins for a consultation?
You can contact Tim L. Collins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Tim L. Collins receiandd?
Tim L. Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1985
B.A. University
Baldwin-Wallace College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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