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also known as Deb Collins
In her practice, Deb Collins has honed her litigation skills over hundreds of trials. She has represented corporations and professionals in pursuing and defending claims in various business disputes. She represented both employers and employees across the entire spectrum of employment issues, including providing day-to-day advice, negotiating contract issues, drafting policies and handbooks, conducting internal investigations, and representing clients in grievances, mediations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and state and federal court litigation.
Deb Collins is a first generation American whose family, through many years of hard work, lived the American dream of entrepreneurship. She earned her Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Juris Doctor from William and Mary School of Law.
Her background and experience leave her uniquely positioned to understand both the injustices an employee can suffer and the struggles specific to the business owner. This perspective provides her with the tools to efficiently resolve problems and effectively craft solutions to each individual legal situation.
Yeng Collins Law, PLLC is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US. It is also certified as a Small, Women and Minority-Owed (SWAM) business by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.
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Acquired: 2011
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440 Monticello Avenue, Suite 1875, Norfolk, VA, 23510
24 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Amanda | June 14, 2023 | Employment & Labor
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...
Posted by Lynn | December 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Excellent Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Ms Collins recently represented me in the area of employment discrimination. She was immediately able to understand the situation, empathize but more importantly explain where my rights lay - what incidents would matter in the court of law and which wouldn’t. This was no small feat as, as expected I ...
Posted by Adrian | February 06, 2022 | Employment & Labor
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...
Posted by Charles | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Legal Representation for Employment Law and Litigation Topics!!
As being my first experience with a lawyer for a work related situation, I was blessed to have found Deborah Collins with Yeng Collins Law, PLLC. Ms. Collins was absolutely phenomenal to work with. She was a great “strategizer’ and knew the laws as they relate to employment in the state of Virginia i...
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...
"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."
"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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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
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
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Virginia Chapter)Member
2011 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2011 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
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2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Key Health Care Laws
2018
Sexual Harassment in the #metoo Era
2017
Hiring and Recruiting
2017
Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation
2013
Evidence Based Prosecution
English
Legal Answers
Can my employer require a non-compete after years of employment?
16 Nov 2021
Contract termination question
20 Jul 2021
Does Amendment is Required if i start work with new Client within 50 miles radius.
10 Jul 2021