Background
Collins, David M. was born on May 24, 1960 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States.
Collins, David M. was born on May 24, 1960 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States.
College of Charleston (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1982). Tulane University (Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, 1985. Master of Laws, with distinction, 1986).
Worked at Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. (Charleston, South Carolina) specializing in Admiralty and Recreational Boating Law, Civil Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1985, Louisiana. 1986, South Carolina.
Order of the Coif.
Associate Editor, Tulane Law Review, 1986. Author: "Beverly v. Actron Marine: Twilight or Total Eclipse," 58 Tulane Law Review 1237, 1984. "International Uniformity and the Carriage of Goods By Sea," 60 Tulane Law Review, 1985.
"Comments on the American Rule of In Rem Liability," 10 Maritime Law 71, 1985.
"The Tanker"s Rights of Harmless Discharge and the Protection of the Marine Environment," 18 J. March & Commander 275, 1987. Certified Mediator, South Carolina.
Member: Maritime Law Association of the United States. Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.
Member: Maritime Law Association of the United States. Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.