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.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 40+ Years Experience
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About Tim L. Collins at a Glance
Tim L. Collins is a Principal based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and class action. 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. Active member of Member, Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Tim L. Collins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim L. Collins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Tim L. Collins is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real Estate Law in Cleveland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Tim L. Collins is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Cleveland
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Tim L. Collins is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Commercial Real Estate in Cleveland
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Class Action in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-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 Cleveland Choose Tim L. 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 Tim L. Collins's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim L. Collins brings 40+ 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 Ohio, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Tim L. Collins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Tim L. Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Tim L. 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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Common Legal Issues Tim L. Collins Handles in Cleveland
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