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Margaret A. Collins
also known as Palmetto State Law Group, LLC
About Margaret
Biography
Mission statement:
The mission of Collins Law Office is to advise individuals and small or medium businesses with high caliber legal services in a forum characterized by flexibility, assertive representation and personal service. We leverage all available technologies and a modern business model to ensure value and affordability. Margaret "Meg" Collins has been licensed since 1997 and has experience in many areas of practice with a strong emphasis on B2B, local government and technology firm representation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
29 years | 300 cases
Business
15%
28 years | 70 cases
General Practice
15%
22 years | 20 cases
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Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Palmetto State Law Group, LLC
2241 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
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Margaret A. Collins's Reviews
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Posted by Randy | August 06, 2015
Best legal counsel in the business!
Ms. Collins gathered what was needed for my case and presented it in a concise and forthright manner to quickly resolve my case. Others said my case could take years, Ms. Collins resolved my case in months. She is a caring and conscientious lawyer who I know I will always be able to count on when n...
Posted by Kyle | August 05, 2015 | Child Custody
Family Law
Ms. Collins helped my family navigate through a very tough time dealing with child custody. She was very fast and efficient in getting our case to court and resolved in our favor. She kept us updated and "in the know" as to what was happening during every phase.
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Board Member, S.C. Bar Technology Committee
2000
Member, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Palmetto State Law Group, LLC
2011 - 2014
Senior/Managing Attorney, Collins & Burkett Law Firm, LLC
2010 - 2011
Founding Attorney, Collins Law Office, PLLC
1998 - 2007
Assistant City Attorney, West Columbia, South Carolina
1997 - 2009
Law Partner, Setzler & Scott, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
South Carolina Procurement Review BoardGubernatorial Appointee
2012 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
1997 - Present
Lexington County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2001
South Carolina Bar, Technology CommitteeBoard Member
1995 - 2002
Richland County CASAVolunteer Attorney of the Year Nominee
Sample of Legal Cases
T.S.I. vs. Budget and Control Board
Favorably settled
Education
1997
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D.
1993
University of South Carolina Honors College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
S.C. Real Estate School Agent Continuing Education
CFPB - Change the Way You Look at Closing Statements
2014
Senior Health and Wellness Fair
Estate Planning and Conservatorships for the Elderly
2014
End of Life Planning
Estate Planning
2000
Cool Tips for Hot Lawyers
Technology in the Courtroom
1999
Cool Tips for Hot Domestic Lawyers
Emergency Hearings for Domestic Abuse
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was wondering what qualifies as grounds for a modification to current court appointed schedule for non custodian parent?
26 Feb 2019
Q&A
My ex wife kicked her boyfriend out almost year ago for drinking and suicide threats and called the law on him. Now he's back .
21 Jan 2018
Q&A
Can I get full custody because of mother neglecting our child.I have joint custody but am behind on child support due to medical
21 Jan 2018