$ 200-200 per hour
David Matthew Collins
About David
Biography
I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bexar County and adjacent counties in South Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education, and training to understand the real world needs and challenges facing the people living and working in San Antonio and South Central Texas today.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
47%
20 years
Child Abuse
19%
14 years
Agriculture
15%
20 years
Oil and Gas
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Hortick & Collins
206 E. Locust, San Antonio, TX, 78212
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David Matthew Collins's Reviews
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Posted by Blanca I. Carrillo Gonzales | June 24, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Mr. Collins
He has a wonderful Lawyer and his personality is amazing. I met and spoke to him and I noticed by being sincere to him about issues and I advised him I Love my children that this amazing lawyer really cares
Posted by Matt | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great results
I hired David to help me with a lawsuit I was involved in that had a lot of twists and turns. David presented my options and strategy in a clear and concise manner and communicated with me in a timely manner. I recommend David and his team to anyone who needs it.
Posted by Michael | June 25, 2015
Good Attorney
I live in Houston and had a legal matter develop with a venue of Hondo, Texas. Knowing attorneys are typically not concerned with travel expenses (they fly 1st class) I searched for one close to the venue. I got lucky in finding David Collins. He helped me through the legal matter and although it ...
Posted by Dwight | May 17, 2013
Animal Law - Defendant
I was very impressed with the knowledge and attention that David gave my case and was happy with the outcome. I would highly recomend David and would use his services if needed in the future.
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2013
business financial and real estate legal help
helped with real estate and financial business legal issues. easy to work with.
David Matthew Collins's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a shining star in the legal community. I would not hesitate to refer any of my clients who need assistance in criminal or family law."
"David worked for me for about 7 years. During that time, I witnessed his tremendous growth as a professional. He quickly grasped the intricacies of the various aspects of different areas of law in a general practice with great enthusiasm and dedication. If David encountered a new area of law with which he was not immediately familiar, he would be able to quickly come up with great research and knowledge of the law as it applied to the case at hand. His expertise of the law translated into the courtroom where he represented clients with skill and thorough preparedness. I hated to lose such a great lawyer--his move to San Antonio was my loss, but San Antonio's gain. I would encourage anyone looking for a great, well prepared, knowledgeable lawyer to seek David's counsel."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's efforts to educate the public on common law marriages"
"Having an excellent attorney on your side can make all the difference between an excellent and a poor result. David is the attorney you want on your side. He's smart, dependable, and detail-oriented. I would not hesitate to recommend David."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is a very knowlegeable and well-respected colleague in our legal community. Very professional and a pleasure to work with."
"I have worked with David Collins on several matters. I am always impressed by his ability to stay one step ahead of the opposition. I recommend him as an attorney and as a counselor in complex disputes."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a hard working, ethical attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Resolution - In Regards to Bastrop Wildfires, State Bar of Texas
2011
Certificate of Appreciation - Veteran's Clinic, State Bar of Texas
2010
2009-2010 Platinum Judge, University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates
2009
2008-2009 Platinum Judge, University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates
2008
2007-2008 Platinum Judge, University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney-at-Law, Law Office of Hortick & Collins
2007 - 2013
Attorney-at-Law, Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder
2006 - 2007
Oil & Gas Landman, Abstract & Title Resources, Inc. / The Law Office of B. R. Allen, III, P. C.
2006 - 2006
Legal Associate, IE Discovery, Inc.
2005 - 2005
Attorney-at-Law, The Carlson Law Firm, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Attorney-at-Law, Law Office of David M. Collins
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Ben Wallis, P.C.
1989 - 1993
Submarine Petty Officer, U.S. Navy
Associations
2013 - Present
San Antonio Conservation SocietyAssociate Member
2007 - Present
Bastrop County Bar AssociationMember, Treasurer 2012/2013, President 2011, Secretary 2010/2011
2004 - Present
University of Texas Ex-Students AssociationLife Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Hamid Pouya, Appellant v. Zapa Interests, Inc.; Samuel f/k/a Saeed Afsahi; Kaveh Sardashti; and Parviz Zavareh, Appellees
Receivership was not terminated
Education
2004
St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
San Antonio College
A.A.S.
Speaking Engagements
2013
State Bar of Texas Convention
Diversity and the State Bar of Texas
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides