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1. 1. Patrick T. Collins

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   Published on: 2/26/2008   Last Visited: 2/26/2008

   Patrick T. Collinsemail: ptcollins@nmmlaw.com
   
   Patrick T. Collins, a member of the firm, is Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Group.He practices labor, employment and personnel law on behalf of employers and management personnel.He has a wide range of experience in all areas of litigation in both federal and state courts defending discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge and whistleblower suits, and claims brought under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the multitude of other civil rights and anti-discrimination laws.In addition, Pat represents parties in breach of contract claims and in actions involving restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements.
   
   Pat has appeared before the EEOC, the National Labor Relations Board and various wage and hour agencies.He has represented employers in numerous labor arbitrations and in a variety of other matters relating to the unionization of employees.He has also worked extensively with employers in drafting affirmative action plans and in providing guidance on complying with all related government contractor requirements.
   
   A great deal of Pat's practice concentrates on counseling employers in making workplace decisions which will reduce or avoid entirely the risk of litigation.Pat regularly counsels his clients on matters concerning employment policies, employee discipline and terminations, reductions in workforce, and plant closings.He has conducted sexual harassment investigations and employment law audits, and has drafted numerous employee handbooks, substance abuse and workplace privacy policies.Pat has also conducted management and employee training sessions on a variety of areas including the performance appraisal process and sexual harassment.

2. 2. www.nmmlaw.com

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   Published on: 5/24/2006   Last Visited: 3/24/2007

   Immigration attorney Michael Ligorano, Labor & Employment attorney Patrick Collins, and Theodore Margolis, who practices in the area of white-collar crime, comprise the group.
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   Individuals who have received notice of an impending ICE inspection, or who are raided, may contact Michael Ligorano, Patrick Collins or Theodore Margolis for legal assistance at (908) 722-0700.
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   A resident of Branchburg, Patrick Collins is Chair of the Norris McLaughlin & Marcus Labor & Employment Group.He practices labor, employment and personnel law on behalf of employers and management personnel.He has a wide range of experience in all areas of litigation in both federal and state courts, defending discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge and whistleblower suits, and claims brought under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the multitude of other civil rights and anti-discrimination laws.
   
   Collins has appeared before the EEOC, the National Labor Relations Board and various wage-and-hour agencies.A great deal of Collins' practice concentrates on counseling employers in making workplace decisions which will reduce or entirely avoid the risk of litigation.He regularly counsels his clients on matters concerning employment policies, employee discipline and terminations, reductions in workforce, and plant closings.
   
   Collins received his J.D., cum laude, from Seton Hall Law School and his B.S. from Glassboro State College.

3. 3. Patrick T. Collins (Attorneys: Franzblau Dratch, P.C.)

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   Published on: 6/26/2008   Last Visited: 6/26/2008

   Patrick T. Collinscollins@njcounsel.com
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   Patrick T. Collins is an experienced commercial litigator who also specializes in family law.In addition to his substantial trial experience, he has handled dozens of appeals to the Superior Court, Appellate Division.In 1999, he was certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, and in 2001 as a Civil Trial Attorney, making him one of only two attorneys statewide to hold both of these certifications.His recent successes include the recovery of a jury verdict of over $3.5 million in the case of Independent Dental Review of America v. Horizon Healthcare Dental Services and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey.
   
   Mr. Collins earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1981.In 1984, he graduated cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law.He has served as a chair to the District V-B Fee Arbitration Committee, and is the president of a New Jersey based not for profit corporation.He is a member of the Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations.