H. William Collins

H. William Collins

also known as Bill Collins

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 47 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 155, San Diego, CA

About H.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Examples of personal injury cases I have handled include: Auto, motorcycle & truck accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, Medical negligence, insurance bad faith, drownings, injuries to children, accidents caused by drunk drivers, dog attacks, bicycle accidents and many other types of claims.It costs you nothing to speak with me to learn about your rights and the process. My fee is typically 33% of any amounts recovered, is not paid until the case is resolved. Give me a call.

47 years

50%
Workers Compensation 50%

I represent people who have suffered work injuries. I do not represent employers, insurance companies or corporations. I am one of the few San Diego attorneys experienced in "both" Workers Compensation & Personal injury cases. I personally handle all cases. I do not hand cases down to a junior associate. It costs you nothing to speak with me about your rights and the process. My fee is 15% of any settlement and is not paid until the case is resolved. Don't go it alone, call me.

47 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

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Location

Law Offices of H. William Collins

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 155, San Diego, CA, 92108-1745

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H. William Collins's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Howard | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Competent and amicable

Mr. Collins represented me in a personal injury case. From our initial he was courteous and forthright. He and his wife, who is his assistant, were diligent and informative during the entire process. I also found them friendly and engaging. I was completely satisfied with the results of h...is service. I would recommend Mr. Collins to anyone requiring his services.

Posted by Daniel | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great Lawyer

My family and I hired Bill Collins to help us negotiate with the insurance company after an automobile accident. Bill was honest about the matter from the beginning and dealt directly with the insurance company and other lawyers so we didn't have to. We ended up with an excellent result and we are ...so glad we called Bill.

Posted by TS | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Not your stero-typical swarmey attorney - at all!

Bill helped me with a worker's comp claim and at the same time I had an open car accident claim with another attorney (that began before I met Bill). I wish I would have had Bill handling both because the other attorney was a huge disappointment! Bill is very kind, very straight forward and just a ...pleasure to worth with.... We didn't end up going to court (thankfully) but he handled everything beautifully and didn't ask much from me at all. Working with these two attorneys at the same time was just such a world of difference - made me appreciate Bill even more!

Posted by Harvey | April 21, 2015 | Personal Injury

I KNOW this lawyer

Both I and my wife (two lawyers) have co-counseled with Bill; my wife on a personal injury case, and I on an employment matter. He is an outstanding advocate, excellent attorney, and we trust him completely. I don't practice workers comp, and Bill is my "go to" workers comp attorney. Everyone I ha...ve referred to him loves him and raves about him. What is unique about Bill is that he is an attorney who handles personal injury matters and knows how to try a case; that is not true for many workers comp attorneys; many are just paper pushers and would not know how to try a case. I endorse this attorney wholeheartedly, Harvey Berger Pope, Berger, Williams & Reynolds, LLP

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H. William Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Ellsworth

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill Collins and worked with him for over thirty years, and greatly respect his intelligence, his commitment to his clients and his sense of fairness and respect for all. He is not only a fine lawyer and representative for his clients, but is also a great family man and respected member of our community. I heartily endorse him for representation in any of his areas of legal practice."

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David Barnier

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Bill for years. He is a very good communicator and takes his time when explaining legal issues to his clients. He has substantial experience and superior analytical skills that allow him to quickly identify key issues, to evaluate claims, and to argue successfully on behalf of his clients. He is a resource to me when I have specific questions on complex legal issues."

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David Foley

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill for over 30 years and stand behind his work as an attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Janice Mulligan

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill Collins is an excellent attorney. Experienced,conscientious and hard working,Bill also has compassion and integrity. He is everything a client should look for when seeking an attorney. I am an attorney and I send everyone with a serious worker's compensation claim to Bill."

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Elizabeth Banham

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It took years for us to find a worker's compensation lawyer who had the dedication and personal attention we felt clients deserved. We now send every caller who has a worker's comp issue to Bill Collins. Bill and his wife Jeanne work together extremely well. The feedback we have received is terrific. I have never heard a single bad thing in now a decade of referrals. Aside from all their hard work, I also think they are just the nicest people! You will be very well-served if you choose their firm."

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Barbara Casino

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I Have know him for more than 25 years and have found him to be very competent, trustworthy, and honest. His legal skills are excellent."

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John Stennett

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill on cases over the last several years and I would say he is as thoughtful, hard working and knowledgeable as any attorney I know. He is truly interested in his clients, aggressive in their representation and it shows in the results he obtains."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Principal, Bill Collins Law

Associations

1980 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

1980 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Education

1978

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of California - Santa Barbra & San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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