Deborah Yeng Collins

Deborah Yeng Collins

also known as Deb Collins

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Discrimination, Contracts & Agreements

440 Monticello Avenue, Suite 1875, Norfolk, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Yeng Collins Law, PLLC

440 Monticello Avenue, Suite 1875, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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Deborah Yeng Collins's Reviews

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24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Laura | January 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Great Representation

Deb was terrific from the first meeting. She was very responsive, insightful, and tactful, which was needed in the situation with a former employer. She also reviewed a business agreement to ensure my interests were protected. I will continue to use her!

Posted by Amanda | June 14, 2023 | Contracts & Agreements

Employment contract

Mrs Collins was awesome! I consulted with her about an employment contract. Employment contracts can be filled with all kinds of confusing terminology. She is so knowledgeable in this area and was able to easily break down the information for me piece by piece. She is only a phone call away if I nee...d her in the future! Thank you!

Posted by Austin | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Physician

Deborah did an exceptional job assisting me through a difficult business acquisition and resulting contract negotiations. She was beyond professional, brilliant, quick to respond, and ultimately prevented me from making all of the wrong decisions. Could not recommended more highly!

Posted by Adrian | February 06, 2022 | Contracts & Agreements

Employer Contractual Agreement

It was a pleasure working with Mrs. Collins and getting her professional legal guidance. She pre-read my employer's contract agreement prior to our meeting and was prepared and very knowledgeable about the employment law. Her analysis lead me on making the right decisions, in regards to my situation.... I would definitely recommend her to anyone with employment related issues.

Posted by Bobby | November 10, 2021 | Contracts & Agreements

Contract Review

Deborah helped me review my employment contract to evaluate what restrictions I may be under for the future. She was fully prepared prior to our consultation and had already reviewed my contract, then went over it section-by-section and explained what my limitations would be and what outcomes I could... expect. She was very friendly and professional and offered me great advice for my situation!

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Deborah Yeng Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Waldrop

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deb is a talented lawyer who has both extensive knowledge and discernment. She can discuss and help develop the strategy necessary for success. I highly recommend her for employment matters."

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Griffin O'Hanlon

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have handled several criminal cases in which Ms. Collins was opposing counsel. She is extremely professional and provides excellent representation to her clients."

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Jamilah Le Cruise

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2021

Top Lawyer, American Registry

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Up & Coming Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2018

Best Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Founder and Partner, Yeng Collins Law, PLLC

2014 - 2021

Partner, Sullivan Law Group PLC

2011 - 2014

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Virginia Chapter)

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

G.N. vs. School Board of Virginia Beach

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F.C. vs. T. & K. P.

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FC and IC v. RC and FCL

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Education

2011

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Virginia Commonwealth University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Key Health Care Laws

2018

Continuing Legal Education

Sexual Harassment in the #metoo Era

2017

Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now

Hiring and Recruiting

2017

Advanced Employment Law Seminar

Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation

2013

Office of the Attorney General

Evidence Based Prosecution

Languages

English

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