Practice Description

Morton is the firm’s founding member. In his 4+ decades of practice as a trial attorney, Mort has been a prominent figure in the defense of legal malpractice, professional liability, directors’ and officers’ liability and products liability cases. His trial experience includes complex commercial and real estate matters. Mort’s caseload has predominantly consisted of multi-party cases often involving claims of a substantial magnitude. Mort has prevailed in numerous legal malpractice trials, including claims arising from underlying patent law matters, as well as trials involving real estate and commercial issues. Throughout his career, Mort’s business acumen has been a valued resource to large and small business clients alike.

Morton H. Collins
Phone:  248-351-5415  •  Fax:  248-351-5432
E-mail: Morton.Collins@ceflawyers.com

 

 

Bar Membership

State Bar of Michigan (1958)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1978)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1978)
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1958)

Professional Activities

American Bar Association
Oakland County Bar Association
Detroit Bar Association
Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1954-1956 (including trials in military tribunal)

Speaking Engagements

Mort has lectured on legal malpractice and trial practice on numerous occasions.

Education

Wayne State University (LL.B. 1958; BS – Business Administration, 1953)

Community Activities

Past President: Oakland County Association of Retarded Citizens and Jewish Association for Residential Care
Board Member: St. Louis Center for Boys and Jewish Community Center

 

 

 

  
 
 

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