Atty. William R. Collins

Atty. William R. Collins

William R. Collins is a lawyer practicing corporate, energy regulation, construction / development and 7 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William R. Collins at a glance

William R. Collins is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Albany Law School at Union University (J.D., 1985) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R. Collins is a lawyer practicing corporate, energy regulation, construction / development and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William R. Collins is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Collins

Where is William R. Collins's law office located?
William R. Collins's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Collins handle?
William R. Collins focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William R. Collins practiced law?
William R. Collins has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William R. Collins go to law school?
William R. Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William R. Collins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William R. Collins received?
William R. Collins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School at Union University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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