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Matthew J. Collins
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Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
Location
Law Offices of Matthew J. Collins
135 E Center St, Manchester, CT, 06040-5242
Law Offices of Matthew J. Collins
55 Town Line Road, Wethersfield, CT
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Matthew J. Collins's Reviews
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Posted by Norma J | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney - experienced and diligent
Attorney Collins helped us with a very sticky situation. He followed up on every aspect of the case, found every detail and technicality that no one would have noticed and won the case! He's also very personable, down to earth and a pleasure to talk to. He understands life's ups and downs and is n...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professional and respectful
Matthew Collins provided me a great service and is a gentleman. I would highly recommend him. .
Posted by Eric | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Diligent Attorney who Listens to His Clients
Attorney Collins provided a very thorough and professional service for a reasonable rate. At the same time, he listened to our case carefully, explained all of our options to us, and followed up diligently with our case. We were very satisfied with the outcome and felt Attorney Collins was truly lo...
Posted by Joseph | October 05, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Lawyer in need of a lawyer
This lawyer represented me in a habeas case for more than a year and a half and I never saw the courtroom until I fired him and sued him for malpractice. Whenever I got upset about delays he would visit me and try to charge more money.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Conditions issued in CT, 2007
updated on 02/03/2009A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of Matthew J Collins
2002 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, Capital Community College
1988 - 1989
Public Defender, State Of Connecticut Public Defender's Office
1985 - 1988
Public Defender, Legal Aid Society Nyc
Sample of Legal Cases
Par Painting v. Greenhorne & O'Mara
Education
1985
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English