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 | General Knowledge

Posted by Laura | January 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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 MK | September 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing attorney!

Deb is an amazing attorney! She helped me navigate the legal process, analyzed my situation, provided multiple courses of action to consider and advised me on the best possible approach. She regularly communicated status on my case and would provide me with honest assessments on next steps. She... painted a clear picture on the possible outcomes as the case progressed, even when the potential outcomes were not all positive or what I would have wanted to hear. I highly recommend Deb and would engage her firm again!

Posted by Serina | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Stellar Representation from Deborah Yeng Collins

This is a 5-Star operation! Attorney Deb Collins and her team were simply fantastic from the beginning on a very challenging situation. I could not have asked for a more supportive, knowledgeable, communicative, and trustworthy attorney who genuinely has your best interest at heart. I am so confident... in her and her team that I recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you for your wisdom and I will be forever grateful that I met you and your team! We are very fortunate to have them in Hampton Roads!

Posted by Bobby | November 10, 2021 | Employment & Labor

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!

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2021 | Employment & Labor

Anonymous

If you are looking for a lawyer who is competent, professional, and can actually help you with your issue, look no further. I can't say enough good things about Ms. Collins. I had to seek legal counsel after my employer broke guidelines, endangering myself and my fellow employees. I had another la...wyer at another firm who basically gave up on my case, and told me the people with whom I had issue were too powerful for me to have a chance of succeeding. After finding her and calling to set up a consultation, Ms. Collins herself responded to me promptly. She listened to my case and gave me insight into things I had not thought of before, and advice on what to do next. After following her advice, my work issue was resolved. I have since sought her help for other services, and each time her advice has, again, been invaluable and fantastic. She works around my busy schedule and is always very prompt. Because of her I was even able to secure thousands of dollars that would have been withheld from me otherwise. As a professional myself, I value professional behavior, competence, and aptitude, and Ms. Collins has all of the above. I could not ask for more in an attorney. Thank you again.

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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

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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