Cathleen M. Collins

Cathleen M. Collins

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Melrose, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

49 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA

About Cathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

18 years | 500 cases

90%
Estate Planning 10%

18 years | 400 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 12 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Collins Family Law Group, P.C.

49 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

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Cathleen M. Collins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kaitlyn | January 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A blessing to find!

I found Cathleen Collins via a Google search and after reading many wonderful, good reviews, I decided to meet with her for a consultation regarding child support and custody of my 10-year-old daughter. Cathleen immediately validated my concerns and made me feel heard for the first time in a long tim...e. Not only did Cathleen work diligently to represent me and help me through my case, but she was also compassionate, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. A year later and she continues to be responsive and helpful. I would recommend Cathleen to anyone who asks. You will not be disappointed!

Posted by Andrew | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Attorney!

I was so pleased with Cathleen’s services. She was incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent and responsive. I could not have obtained the result I did without her! Highly recommend!

Posted by She knows who I am | March 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Said she could handle my issue

Said she could handle my issue with child support modifications. Had an Irish consult stating she would file the motion paid 5k retainer fee along with the 250 dollar initial consulting fee and then crickets I called about a month later asking for an update. Her clerk stated it was an administrative ...motion that was filed and when they get word back they will let me know. Deployed with the military for a months and called the office when I returned. Clerk told me she was working remotely that day and he would relay the message. The matter was serious regarding a probate warrant that had been issued against me. So I called again and got no response. Come to find out through another lawyer that day no motion was ever filed and she did nothing she stated she would do. Been 4 months now still waiting for my money back. Definitely will filing a complaint with the bar association on this situation

Posted by Bruno | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney who cares

During my divorce cathleen always put my children's well-being being first above everything else. That was exactly the type of attorney I wanted on my side. Cathleen was completely professional and communicative during the entire divorce process as well as after. She was able to help during a very di...fficult situation. I would recommend Cathleen and have to anyone who is in a divorce situation.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent and efficient lawyer

I had been through mediation and I needed to file a court case. Cathleen was efficient and picked up quickly where the case was. During the pandemic, she was proactive and competent. I am finally divorced thanks to Cathleen.

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Cathleen M. Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Scanlon

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. She truly advocates for her clients and will always fight for their best interests. Attorney Collins is an outstanding attorney, I would highly recommend her."

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Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hardworking knowledgeable attorney whom I have worked with for the last six years. She is an amazing advocate for all of her family law clients. She knows the legal system, the rules, the laws, the ins and outs of the courts and most of all she knows how to get each matter resolved for the best interests of the client every time. There is no one I would rather on my side!"

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Anthony Rao

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Attorney Collins. She is a strong advocate for her clients and a well-respected attorney in the community, with a great understanding of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Boston Magazine

2015

2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Women Lawyers in Massachusetts, Boston Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Collins Family Law Group, P.C.

2009 - 2018

Partner, Law Offices of Lungo-Koehn & Collins

2007 - 2009

Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Government

2002 - 2007

Paralegal, US Government

Associations

2017 - Present

Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court

Member

2015 - Present

Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2014 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem

Member

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2012 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

2009 - Present

Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Mother v. Father

Favoriable outcome for my client

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Education

2007

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

AGO Training

Tort Claims Act

2005

MA AGO

Contract Procedures

Publications

2014

Middlesex Probate Court GAL Report

Languages

English

Activity

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