George W. Collins, Jr. has 26 years of experience as a trial attorney and concentrates his practice primarily in the area of personal injury litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, various other homeowner type accidents, municipal law, and other tort claims. Mr. Collins has appeared on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in New York State Supreme Court primarily in Western New York and occasionally in the Western District Federal Court. Mr. Collins has lectured on litigation issues before other trial attorneys in Erie County. He has also argued before the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department in Rochester on various issues arising from his cases. He serves on the Management Committee and has chaired the Litigation Department of the Bouvier Partnership.
Education:
- J.D., State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, 1984
- B.S., English, Grove City College (Grove City Pennsylvania), 1973. While at Grove City College, Mr. Collins minored in secondary education and obtained certification to teach at the secondary level, which he did at Nichols School (1977-81). Mr. Collins was awarded membership in Omicron Delta Kappa in recognition of his academic record and service in collegiate activities and athletics.
Admitted to:
- New York State Bar, 1985
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York, 1985
- United States Court of Appeals, 1999
Member:
- Erie County Bar Association
- Western New York Defense Trial Lawyers Association
Professional & Civic Activities:
- President of the Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo (2011-present)
- President of the Board of Directors of the Irish Classical Theater Company (1994-1996); President of the Board of Directors of the Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County (1993-1995); President of the Board of Directors of the Taste of Buffalo, Inc. (1992)
- 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
Presentations/Lectures:
- Erie County Bar Association, practical skills in personal injury litigation, 2009
- Erie County Bar Association, personal injury practice, 2005
- Erie County Bar Association, advanced litigation issues for the practitioner, 2001
Awards:
- International Association of Defense Counsel (invitation only) 1996-2010
- Best Lawyers in America 2010-2011
- Super Lawyers in New York State 2009-present
- Who’s Who in Law, Buffalo’s Business First, personal injury law 2005-2006, 2008, 2010-2011
Contact George W. Collins, Jr.:
Phone: 716.856.1344
Fax: 716.856.1369
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