Attorney Bios
Joseph O. Collins, Jr.
Vice President, Shareholder
Civil Trial Law
As Vice President of our firm Joe Collins brings 34 years of experience in handling a broad array of commercial, tort, and probate litigation. He uses his extensive background to provide early and effective analysis of client cases setting the stage informed decisions and results. Joe has litigated cases in federal Tax Court, federal district courts, and the Supreme Court.
Joe was recognized for leadership skills both in the Army (bronze star) and in law school as Student Chief Counsel. He leads Kessler Collins into the future with his recent focus and special interest in water law and its impact on Texas citizens and business. Joe has served as adjunct professor, law courses, at the University of Dallas.
E-mail:joc@kesslercollins.com
Direct Dial: 214.379.0701
Direct Fax: 214.379.0771Administrative Assistant: Gaile L. Doetsch
Direct Dial: 214.379.0708Practice Areas
- Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Probate Litigation
- Professional Liability
Education
- Spring Hill College (B.A. 1969 )
- Southern Methodist University (J.D. 1974) Student Chief Counsel of the SMU Legal Clinic
Military
- Army platoon leader in Vietnam
- Bronze Star Medal
Court Affiliations
- 1974, Texas Bar
- United States District Court (Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas)
- United States Court of Appeals (Fifth Circuit)
- United States Tax Court
- Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Litigation Section)
- Dallas Bar Association
Additional Info
- Served as adjunct professor, law courses, at the University of Dallas
