CREDENTIALS

Academic:
University of Texas, J.D.
Southern Methodist University, BBA and MBA

Professional:
Private Practice, focusing on tax-exempt entities, 2005 – present
Private Practice, general practice, 1995 – 2005
Law Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Harold Abramson, NDTX
Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge, Jorge Solis, NDTX
Law Clerk, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jane Boyle, NDTX
William A. “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court (Legal Association)
Real Estate Appraiser
Texas State Bar
Dallas Estate Planning Council – member
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trust & Estate Section – member
Member, the College of the State Bar of Texas, 2014

Community Leadership:
Housing Crisis Center, Advisory Board, 2011 – 2013
Annie’s List Luncheon Host Committee, Steering Committee
Dallas Women’s Foundation, Trustee 2008 – 2012, Grants Committee, Development Committee, Grants Impact Committee, Grants Policy Committee, Governance Committee
Texas Discovery Gardens, Director, 2004 – 2009; Board Chair, 2005 – 2006
Treasurer, Sarah Saldana for Judge Campaign, 2002
SPCA of Texas, Director, 2001 – 05, President’s Advisory Council, 2006 – 2010
Junior League of Dallas
SMU MBA Alumni Association, Director

Speaking Engagements:
Claire Collins speaks frequently to legal groups and to the community on topics of interest. Her most recent presentations include:
–Collin County Bar Association – Estate Planning and Probate Section
–Texas Quilters Conference
–Texas Unites Conference

“The value Claire Collins brings to the SPCA of Texas in a virtual general counsel role is multiplied many times over.  Claire leads our mission-critical legal work while recruiting pro bono support from attorneys in her network who share her passion for our organization.  The SPCA of Texas reaps the benefit of her expertise at a generous mission-oriented billing rate , while a phenomenal amount of work is produced by highly qualified attorneys working under her supervision.  Claire has generated over $1.5 million in donated pro bono work over 6 years, and her guidance has been invaluable.”
– James Bias, former President, SPCA of Texas

The SPCA of Texas is a local, independent non-profit animal welfare organization serving North Texas, funded by the generosity of the community.

Contact Claire Collins for your consultation at 214-354-8479, or by email.