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Patrick T. Collins brings over 35 years of experience in own family law and industrial litigation to Skoloff & Wolfe in Livingston, New Jersey.

Patrick T. Collins is a rather skilled lawyer based in Livingston, New Jersey, bringing a wealth of understanding and understanding in own family regulation and business litigation to his practice at Skoloff & Wolfe. With more than 35 years of enjoy, Patrick is one in every of best 4 legal professionals in New Jersey to hold qualifications as both a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and a Certified Matrimonial Lawyer via the Supreme Court.

Specializing in all areas of family regulation, Patrick guides his customers via a range of troubles including divorce, prenuptial agreements, commercial enterprise and asset valuations, baby custody and visitation, spousal help, alimony, and equitable distribution. He additionally handles put up-judgment modifications and high battle divorces, with a tune document of success in coping with excessive-profile cases and complex topics.

In addition to his paintings in own family law, Patrick keeps a subspecialty in production regulation, representing contractors in disputes with personal proprietors, public entities, and other contractors. He is well-versed in public bidding, construction lien problems, Department of Labor topics, and exchange order disputes, providing tailor-made settlement drafting services to fulfill his clients particular needs.

As a reputable trial lawyer, Patrick has correctly attempted numerous instances in State and Federal courts, as well as in numerous arbitration settings. He has secured seven-discern jury verdicts for his clients and has argued about one hundred appeals to the Superior Court, Appellate Division, and the New Jersey Supreme Court on seven occasions. Patrick is also the lawyer of document in 16 published choices and has lectured on behalf of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education.

Recognized consistently in Super Lawyers from 2005 thru 2020, Patricks know-how spans circle of relatives regulation, creation law, and business litigation. Licensed to practice earlier than the USA Courts of Appeal for the Third, Tenth, and Federal Circuits, Patrick T. Collins is a trusted advise for clients going through complicated felony challenges in New Jersey.

Legal Issues

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Certificates

Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
NJ Board on Lawyer Certification

Certified Matrimonial Law Lawyer
NJ Board on Lawyer Certification

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Jurdictions
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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3rd Circuit Jurdictions
3rd Circuit
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10th Circuit Jurdictions
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New Jersey Jurdictions
New Jersey
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Federal Circuit Jurdictions
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Experience

  • Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C.
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law Education School Logo
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (1984)
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Seton Hall University Education School Logo
Seton Hall University
B.A.
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Associations
Legal Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Professional Association
Legal Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
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Essex County Bar Association Professional Association
Essex County Bar Association
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New Jersey State Bar Association Professional Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
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Supreme Court of New Jersey, District V-B Fee Arbitration Professional Association
Supreme Court of New Jersey, District V-B Fee Arbitration
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