Patricia Collins

With a robust career spanning more than twenty-five years, Patricia Collins specializes in employment law and complex commercial litigation, assisting clients in navigating the dynamic legal landscape. In her employment law practice, Patricia focuses on advising both employees and employers on issues related to trade secrets, confidentiality, and restrictive covenants, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Her work involves helping employers safeguard their business interests and confidential information, while also guiding employees in compliance and career planning. She represents both parties in litigation concerning these agreements.

Patricia is dedicated to understanding her clients' unique situations and career objectives, particularly when advising executives and professionals on employment agreements, compensation plans, benefits, and exit strategies. For her business and nonprofit clients, she offers expertise in state and federal compliance, risk management, and represents them in litigation involving discrimination, wrongful termination, and contract disputes. Additionally, Patricia assists in conducting workplace investigations and drafting employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.

In commercial litigation, Patricia provides counsel on business disputes, dissolutions, partnership and shareholder disagreements, and issues related to non-competes, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements. Her practice also covers commercial property disputes and business torts, ensuring comprehensive legal support for her clients.