Katherine "Katie" Collins
About Katherine Collins
Katherine Collins is a lawyer based in Sacramento, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Katherine Collins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Sacramento, California
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Duggan McHugh Law Corporation
Location: Sacramento, CA
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