Celia J. Collins

Celia J. Collins

Mobile, AL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Johnstone Adams LLC

7 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Mobile.

Biography

Celia J. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Celia J., who practices law in Mobile, Alabama, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Celia J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Johnstone Adams LLC

7 Best Lawyers awards

Johnstone Adams LLC logo

Overview

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Randolph College, BA, graduated 1977

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Randolph College, BA, graduated 1977

Client Testimonials

Celia is extremely competent in Employment Law and has been instrumental in guiding our HR department through several complex legal issues. Celia's knowledge, combined with her assertiveness in dealing with these matters, instills further confidence in our team to make the difficult decisions.

Julie Bellcase (AltaPointe Health Systems)

Mobile, AL

Ms. Celia Collins is always available; most of the time answering the phone call or visit directly. She has the ability to teach without being condescending. Her communication style is very comfortable, but at the same time direct and most efficient. She is one of the few people in my life and career that I can truly say that I learn something from every time I am around her. Her commitment to her clients, her profession, her family and friends are to be appreciated and emulated. She is the best.

Randy Stembridge (Infirmary Health System)

Mobile, AL

I have been working with Ms. Collins for the past 15 years, and I believe that their services in the employment law area are as good as can be found.

Claude Thompson (Warranty Corp.)

Ms. Collins is top drawer in every respect. She is a true joy to work with. Her concern for our policy implementation is obviously high, but goes above and beyond to assist in educating our staff on current issues. Each member of the Employee Relations team would acknowledge her as a positive factor in their personal and professional growth. Ms. Collins is a key player in our union avoidance program, assisting us in planning, preparing, and presenting a training program that, by all accounts, has established us as a leader in the area in this category. To date, our staff has not been confronted by third-party representation, due in large part to the training program. I have worked with other lawyers over the years, all good, few, if any, in the same league.

Randy Stembridge (Infirmary Health System)

Mobile, AL

I have always appreciated and respected her opinion and expertise. She is very attentive to all of our issues and does a great job on following up on those issues. Her ability to laugh with us, or at some of the more difficult issues, is always comforting and makes the process a little bit more bearable!

Ivy Singley (Thomas Hospital)

Celia Collins has been instrumental over the years in guiding us to a remarkable record with employment and labor legal matters. She understands our business and culture, and always offers sound advice and legal expertise. Celia is very personable and comfortable with employees at all levels in our organization, and they are comfortable with her. We trust and respect her greatly.

Jay Martindale (Mobile Infirmary Medical Center)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Labor Law - Management, Mobile (2026)
  • Employment Law - Management, Mobile (2024)
  • Labor Law - Management, Mobile (2021)
  • Employment Law - Management, Mobile (2020)
  • Labor Law - Management, Mobile (2018)
  • Employment Law - Management, Mobile (2017)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mobile (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
  • Management

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