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Cathleen has extensive experience in civil litigation. Cathleen has argued thousands of motions in court, and has tried many cases to successful verdicts. She also has argued before the Massachusetts Court of Appeals and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. Since 2009, Cathleen has been primarily focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations, and has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, child support, adoptions and visitation matters. She also serves as a Guardian ad Litem doing custody evaluations to help families resolve difficult family law matters.
She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for her work in family law as well as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts in every year since 2013. Cathleen is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, The Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court, The Massachusetts Probate and Family American Inn of Court, the AFCC, Massachusetts Association of Guardians Ad Litem and the Justinian Law Society.
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18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 400 cases
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Chat withState: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2013
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
49 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
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Posted by Kaitlyn | January 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Andrew | September 29, 2023 | Hired 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
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 ...
Posted by Bruno | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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.
"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."
"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!"
"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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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
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
2017 - Present
Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of CourtMember
2015 - Present
Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad LitemMember
2014 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2012 - Present
Middlesex County Bar Association
2009 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
Favoriable outcome for my client
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Tort Claims Act
2005
Contract Procedures
2014
English
Legal Answers
How do I postpone a contempt hearing
15 Apr 2015
My ex owes me 1/2 of medical and dental bills totaling over $1000, it has been over a year can I take him to court?
04 Apr 2015