Richard Berry Collins

Background

Collins, Richard Berry was born on October 24, 1948 in Thomasville, Georgia, United States. Son of Berry C. and Mae (Tilley) Collins.

Education

Bachelor, Furman U., 1970; Juris Doctor, Stetson U., 1973.

Career

Associate, Madigan, Parker, Gatlin, Truett & Swedmark, Tallahassee, 1973-1976; private practice law, Tallahassee, 1976-1978; partner, Michaels, Sheffield, Perkins & Collins, 1978-1979; partner, Perkins, Vickers & Collins, 1980; partner, Perkins & Collins, 1981-1986; president, Collins & Truett P.A., Tallahassee, since 1986. Visiting instructor Florida State University College of Law, 1985-1986.

Achievements

• Richard Berry Collins has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Legal Aid Foundation, 1972-1973. Member American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute (Northern Florida chapter, state representative since 1994), International Association Defense Counsel, Florida Defense Lawyers Association (director) 1993, president 1997, Joseph P. Metzger outstanding achievement award), Tallahassee Bar Association.

Connections

Married Cynthia Bond, August, 1970 (divorced 1985). Children: Justin, Kyle, Jill. Married Connie Applegarth, September 18, 1985.

Father:

Berry C. Collins

Mother:

Mae (Tilley) Collins

Spouse:

Cynthia Bond

Spouse:

Connie Applegarth

child:

Justin Collins

child:

Jill Collins

child:

Kyle Collins