Douglas Collins - a Daytona Beach, Florida (FL) Civil Litigation Lawyer

Daytona Beach Civil Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation
Employment Law

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Collins received his undergraduate degree in Legal and Political Philosophy from the University of North Florida before attending Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Collins received a Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy. Following graduation, Mr. Collins joined a large civil defense firm, where he practiced in the areas of medical malpractice defense, insurance defense and commercial litigation. Mr. Collins subsequently went on to become a partner at another Tampa-based firm where his practice focused on commercial litigation and civil defense, including various liability, employment and civil rights/governmental liability matters.

Mr. Collins' practice is devoted to litigation, primarily in the areas of employment and business disputes. He has represented municipalities and Fortune 500 corporations in numerous litigation matters, ranging from contract and employment disputes to liability and constitutional claims. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA). Mr. Collins has been named a "Florida Super Lawyer Rising Star" in the area of civil litigation (2014-2020).

Mr. Collins serves on the Board of Directors for the Volusia Flagler YMCA as well as Mathew's Gift, a local non-profit organization aiding children with medical complexities and their families. Mr. Collins is a graduate of Leadership Daytona, Class 39.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2014 - 2018

Other Sources of Feedback About Douglas Collins

Included on the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
2014 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 2006
  J.D.
  Honors: Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy
Non Legal Education
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, 2003
  B.A.
  Major: Legal and Political Philosophy

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Bar Admissions

Florida, 2006
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2011
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2009

Other Affiliations

Defense Research Institute
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Volusia County Bar Association

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Daytona Beach, FL

One Daytona Boulevard
Suite 600
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

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Phone: 386-255-8171

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Website: https://cobbcole.com/

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

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