Peter Collins, Jr.
About Peter Collins, Jr.
Peter Collins, Jr. is a lawyer based in Tucson, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Peter Collins, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tucson, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Gust Rosenfeld PLC
Education: The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1978 and The Ohio State University, graduated 1978
Location: Tucson, AZ
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