Francis J. Collins

Background

Collins, Francis J. was born on November 20, 1933 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States.

Education

Miami University (Bachelor of Science, 1955). University of Connecticut (Bachelor of Laws, 1962).

Career

Worked at Cutsumpas, Collins, Hannafin, Garamella, Jaber & Tuozzolo, Professional Corporation (Danbury, Connecticut) specializing in Real Estate Law, Land Use Law, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, Worker"s Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1962, Connecticut. 1964, United States. District Court, District of Connecticut.

1975, United States.

Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit. State Representative, 1967-1975. Assistant House Minority Leader, 1969-1971.

Minority Leader, 1971-1972.

Speaker of The House, 1973-1975, Connecticut General Assembly. Director, Connecticut Attorney"s Title Insurance Company, Incorporated., 1973—.

Chairman: Judicial District of Danbury Grievance Committee, 1979-1980. 1983-1985; Judicial District of Litchfield Grievance Panel, 1986-1987.

Member, Statewide Grievance Committee, 1980-1983.

State Trial Referee, 1984-1987. Member, Judicial Selection Commission, 1986-1992. Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association.

Member: Danbury, Connecticut (Member, Executive Committee, Planning and Zoning Section) and American Bar Associations.

Military: With United States. Army, 1956-1958.

Achievements

• Francis J. Collins has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Statewide Grievance Committee, 1980-1983. State Trial Referee, 1984-1987. Member, Judicial Selection Commission, 1986-1992.

Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association.

Member: Danbury, Connecticut (Member, Executive Committee, Planning and Zoning Section) and American Bar Associations. Military: With United States.

Army, 1956-1958.