Christopher T. "Chris" Collins
About Christopher T. Collins
Christopher T. Collins is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Christopher T. Collins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Vedder PC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
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