SERVICES

Claire Collins knows the not-for-profit sector and its unique legal needs well. 

As a community volunteer and advocate for the humane treatment of animals, Claire Collins (formerly practicing as Claire Schwarz) is invested in helping long-time clients manage budgets and achieve fundraising objectives. Her expertise has benefited tax-exempt entities who serve children and families with an array of educational and social services.

Claire has designed a unique practice style that keeps legal expenditures low by leveraging a network of qualified attorneys willing to execute much of the legal work pro bono, or for a modest reduced rate.  Daily legal needs are managed on time and on budget by attorneys with appropriate experience levels. Higher-level strategic opportunities are leveraged to their full potential by Collins, a seasoned courtroom veteran. 

Not-for-profit executive teams gain invaluable expertise with Claire Collins. Experienced, yet affordable, outside counsel relieves conflicts of interest for board members with legal backgrounds. Senior decision-makers have confidence in Collins’ guidance on the legal significance of complex issues.

“Claire and I served on the Board of Directors of Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Claire is a wonderful forceful personality who understands the mission and drives hard to achieve the objectives of an organization. She is very clear-thinking and direct in her approach. The organization and individuals of the board benefitted greatly from Claire’s talents.”
– Harold Spiegel, Preservation Tree Service, Inc.

Texas Discovery Gardens is the second-oldest botanical institution in Texas, and the first in Dallas to offer botanical education programs for children.

Contact Claire Collins to schedule a consultation about your organization.