Patrick Collins

Patrick Collins is an experienced attorney specializing in trusts and estates, currently serving as the Director of the Trusts and Estates Department at McLane Middleton, Professional Association since July 2021. Patrick's expertise includes wealth transfer, philanthropic, and business succession planning for family offices and high-net-worth individuals, particularly in sectors such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, and technology. Prior to McLane Middleton, Patrick held senior counsel positions at Jordan Park Trust Company and Perspecta Trust, the latter being acquired by Jordan Park. Patrick started a legal career at Pierce Atwood LLP as a Trusts and Estates Attorney and worked as an Associate Attorney at Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC, and as an Attorney at Hoefle, Phoenix, Gormley & Roberts. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Albany Law School, with an estate planning concentration, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Connecticut College.