George W. Collins, Jr. has 26 years of experience as a trial attorney and concentrates on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, products liability claims, and homeowner-type accidents. Mr. Collins has appeared on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts. He has served as the chairman of the Litigation Group and is a member of the Executive Committee that governs the firm.
In the past, Mr. Collins has been the recipient of a Trial Advocacy Diploma from the American College of Trial Lawyers and National Institute for Trial Advocacy, a member of “Who’s Who in American Law” as well as the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Mr. Collins also was selected to “Best Lawyers in America” in 2010 and 2012, Buffalo Law Journal Who’s Who in WNY Legal Community in 2007 and 2011, and “Super Lawyers” for Upstate New York in 2009 and 2011.
Education:
- J.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1984
- B.A., English, Grove City College, 1973
Admitted to:
- New York State Bar, 1985
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York, 1985
- United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1999
Member:
- New York State Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
- Western New York Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Professional & Civic Activities:
- Editorial Advisory Board for James Publishing, Inc., Law Book Publishers; Contributing editor to the book Motor Vehicle Accidents, a study of personal injury litigation lawsuits arising from motor vehicle accidents in New York State
- President of the Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo
- Past President of the Boards of Directors of the Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County, The Taste of Buffalo, Inc., and the Irish Classical Theater Company
Presentations/Lectures:
- Erie County Bar Association, various litigation topics
Contact George W. Collins, Jr.:
Phone: 716.856.1344
Fax: 716.856.1369
E-mail:
