David Matthew Collins

I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bastrop County and adjacent counties in Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education, and training to understand the real world needs and challenges facing the people living and working in South Central Texas today.

St. Mary's University School of Law

J.D. | Law

2001 - 2004

University of Texas - Austin

B.A. | Government

1998 - 2000

San Antonio College

A.A.S. | Legal Assisting

1993 - 1996

Partner

Law Office of Hortick & Collins

2013 - Current

Attorney-at-Law. Criminal defense. Civil litigation, personal injury, probate, guardianship, agricultural, business and corporate matters, employment, debt collection, DTPA, real estate, oil and gas, family law, and CPS primarily in the following counties - Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe,Hays,Medina, and Wilson

Attorney-at-Law

Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder

2007 - 2013

Oil & Gas Landman

Abstract & Title Resources, Inc. / The Law Office of B. R. Allen, III, P. C.

2006 - 2007

Legal Associate

IE Discovery, Inc.

2006 - 2006

Attorney-at-Law

The Carlson Law Firm, P.C.

2005 - 2005

Attorney-at-Law

Law Office of David M. Collins

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk

Law Offices of Ben Wallis, P.C.

2003 - 2004

Submarine Petty Officer

U.S. Navy

1989 - 1993

Appointment as Attorney Ad Litem in Texas Courts

State Bar of Texas

Resolution - In Regards to Bastrop Wildfires

State Bar of Texas

2012

Starting September 6, 2011, free legal clinics were opened, and remained open for a two-month period, staffed by local attorneys and attorneys from across central Texas. During the first seven days, over 200 families and individuals were assisted by the clinics, with over 400 being helped by the time the emergency declaration was signed, and over a 1,000, being helped by the time the clinics were closed.

Certificate of Appreciation

State Bar of Texas

2011

Veteran's Clinic

2009-2010 Platinum Judge

University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates

2010

2008-2009 Platinum Judge

University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates

2009

2007-2008 Platinum Judge

University of Texas School of Law Board of Advocates

2008

Bastrop County Bar Association

Treasurer

2012 - Current

Rotary Club of Bastrop County

Member

2012 - Current

State Bar of Texas

2012-2013 LeadershipSBOT Member

2012 - Current

The College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Current

Bastrop County Bar Association

Member, various officer positions (2011/12 President, 2010 Secretary)

2007 - Current

Texas

Since 2004

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2009

• Free Consultation
  Criminal law and PI
• Credit Cards Accepted
  MasterCard, Visa, American Express
• Contingent Fees
  Personal injury cases
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $200.00/Hour

• CPS
• General Civil