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also known as Patrick Collins, Pat Collins
Patrick T. Collins brings to Skoloff & Wolfe his vast experience in family law and commercial litigation.
Patrick is one of only four attorneys in New Jersey to have been qualified by the Supreme Court as both a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, and guides his clients with more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, alimony and equitable distribution, post-judgement modifications, and all aspects of high net worth and complex divorces. He has handled high profile cases and many complex matters.
Patrick maintains a subspecialty in construction law, representing contractors in disputes with both private owners and public entities, as well as other contractors. He is experienced in public bidding, construction lien issues, Department of Labor matters and change order disputes, and assists his clients with contract drafting geared toward their specific needs and concerns.
A highly experienced and respected trial attorney, Patrick has successfully tried numerous cases in the State and Federal courts and in various arbitration settings, and has recovered seven-figure jury verdicts for his clients. He has argued approximately one hundred appeals to the Superior Court, Appellate Division, and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court on seven occasions. Patrick is attorney of record in sixteen published decisions, and has lectured on behalf of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education. In addition to practicing before the state and federal courts in New Jersey, he is licensed to practice before the United States Courts of Appeal for the Third, Tenth and Federal Circuits.
Patrick has consistently been recognized in Super Lawyers from its inception in 2005 through 2020, in the areas of family law, construction law and commercial litigation.
The measure of a lawyer is his level of commitment to his client. No attorney is more committed than Patrick Collins to being responsive to your needs and requirements, and to providing the highest quality advocacy focused on what is cost effective for you.
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Chat withState: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
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293 Eisenhower Pkwy, Livingston, NJ, 07039
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kenneth | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Creative Director
Pat is a tenacious, no nonsense, attorney. I really appreciated his efficient, unvarnished appraisal of my situation and our subsequent navigation of not only the mediation process but ultimately the court system as well. I was in uncharted water and he was one helluva rudder. I can't recommend him e...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Satisfied Client
Pat is a no nonsense attorney who tells it like it is: good or bad. He helped get my support obligation reduced when many others failed. In court, his easy, professional manner established immediate credibility with the judge. I would recommend him to anyone gong through a divorce / separation...
Posted by Holly | May 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Patrick Collins is both a true gentleman and a true gem!
I am incredibly honored to write a recommendation on behalf of Patrick Collins. Pat represented me in my divorce case several years ago which was not a cookie cutter situation. There were many minefields around which to navigate in my situation and Pat navigated around each one of them with tremendo...
Posted by Dan | April 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
The best attorney I have ever worked with!
I engaged Pat Collins back in 2005 to represent me in my divorce proceedings. The case became very complicated, with many motions, court appearances ,and trial time. At every step of the way Pat was prepared, kept me fully informed and sought my input to assist him with the facts and always made me f...
"As an adversary, Mr. Collins was a zealous advocate, professional and practical. He was tenacious but reasonable, firm and also creative."
"Patrick Collins is an ethical attorney that does an excellent job for his clients. I have referred several matrimonial matters to him which he has always handled in an excellent professional matter."
General practice lawyer
2001
Certified Civil Law Attorney, NJ Board on Attorney Certification
1999
Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C.
2017 - 2019
Attorney, McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
1989 - 2017
Partner, Franzblau Dratch
2011 - Present
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
1998 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth CircuitMember
1995 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1995Member
1984 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyMember
Member
Member
Past Chair
Recovery of a jury verdict of over $1.5 million.
Jury verdict of over $3.5 million
Recovered judgement for 1.28 MM
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
2015
How Not to Learn the Hard Way
English