Peter M. Collins, Of Counsel

Real Estate Development, Commercial Finance

PCollins@PFClaw.com

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Mr. Collins is a co-founder of Paul Frank + Collins and remains active in commercial real estate and land use law. Mr. Collins' primary areas of concentration are in Land Use, Environmental and Real Estate Law.

Developers, landowners and lenders look to Mr. Collins for advice and counsel through all aspects of the permit process including land use/environmental litigation.  Mr. Collins has achieved successful outcomes for a number of clients including a major national retailer, restaurant chains, industrial manufacturing companies, and commercial and residential developers.

EDUCATION:
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1959
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1965

BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1965
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1966

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Chittenden County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HONORS:
Best Lawyers in America 25+ Years
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
New England Super Lawyers, 2007, 2008

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Past Chairman of the Burlington Business Association
Member, Burlington Police Commission, 1971-1976
Law Instructor, Champlain College, 1965-1982
Board of Trustees, Champlain College, 1990-2003
  Chairman, 2000-2002
Lake Champlain Yacht Club Board of Governors, 1991-2000
  Commodore, 1998-2000