Attorney - litigation

Daniel L. Collins, Esq.

*** ** ****** **** *** • Stuart, FL 34997 • Phone: 708/935.3033 • E-Mail:************@*****.***

Career Profile

Over twenty years extensive litigation experience with contractual work as an attorney. Experience simplifying complex matters in both written and oral presentation formats.

Professional Experience

Dan Collins Law Firm, LLC. October 2014 – Present

Tried before administrative bodies on average 30+ cases a year.

Represented injured workers in administrative hearings for workers compensation claims

Contracts (various: including settlement, real estate). Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Labor Agreements, Separation Agreements, Medicare Set-Aside Agreements, Addendums/Amendments

Handled residential real estate closings including review of land sale contract, examination of legal title claims, preparation of various real estate documents and final examination of legal documents for conformity with legal standards

Briefed and argued before the Illinois Appellate Court

Worked with commercial business clients to resolve issues of contract and labor law

Prepare and Depose various expert witnesses

Krol, Bongiorno & Given October 2003 – October 2014

Represented injured workers at both the administrative and circuit court levels in workers compensation matters

Contracts (various: including settlement, annuity). Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Labor Agreements, Separation Agreements, Medicare Set-Aside Agreements, Addendums/Amendments

Briefed and argued before the Illinois Appellate Court

Conducted detailed research to assist in preparation for trial

Deposed various expert witnesses through both direct and cross-examination

Prepared various court motions

Hennessy & Roach January 2003 – October 2003

Handled the defense of workers compensation claims on behalf of various employers and insurance companies

Performed SWOT analysis on legal claims to devise a legal strategy

Deposed various expert witnesses through both direct and cross-examination

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office October 1999 – January 2003

Prosecuted cases on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois

Used skillful direct examination and cross-examination to present case to both judges and juries

Presented evidence to obtain grand jury indictments

Conducted preliminary hearings through direct examination to obtain findings of probable cause

Worked with local law enforcement units to review and approve felony charges, obtain witness statements and written confessions

Law Offices of Daniel L. Collins 1998-1999

Advised clients on residential real estate transactions

Examined legal titles and drafted various real estate documents required for closings

Community Experience

Commissioner, La Grange Park District March 2019-November 2020

Negotiated Executive Director compensation package

Helped prepare annual budget

Along with other Commissioners, prepared a review of needs of the community and Park District employees.

President and Board Member La Grange Little League

Oversaw a $175,000 budget

Helped coordinate fundraising to support Little League

Responsible for scheduling of games, maintenance of fields, teaching of youth umpires, educating managers and coaches

Maintain good communication with parents of 500 players

Past Board Member of the LCPL Jonathan W Collins Memorial Fund 2006-2013

LCPL Jonathan W Collins was my Marine nephew who died in Iraq in service to his country

The Foundation provided scholarship assistance to graduating high school students, made capital improvements to Jonathan’s alma mater, Crystal Lake South HS, and supported the children of deployed Marines and Navy Corpsman through our Build a Bear program

Hosted an annual golf fundraiser with over 170 golfers

Hosted a walk/run

Helped design foundation logo, created literature for events

Acted as emcee and auctioneer for the post golf fundraiser dinner

Education

Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctorate 1994 – 1997

University of Notre Dame, Bachelor in Business Administration 1987 – 1991

oConcentration in Accounting

Professional Affiliations

Illinois State Bar Association

Workers Compensation Lawyers Association

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