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Daniel A. "Dan" Collins, Trusts Attorney in Greenville, South Carolina

Collins & Collins PA

Greenville, SC

Trusted trusts attorney serving Greenville.

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Daniel A. "Dan" Collins is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins PA.

Based in
Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

About Daniel A. "Dan" Collins: Daniel A. "Dan" Collins is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins PA.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trusts cases in Greenville, South Carolina

Daniel takes trusts matters in Greenville, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Daniel A. "Dan" Collins — trusts lawyer in Greenville

Daniel A. "Dan" Collins is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins PA.

Daniel A. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates.

Daniel A., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Daniel handles trusts matters

Daniel A. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Daniel A., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Who Daniel represents

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Greenville and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law

    J.D. · 1975

Daniel studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Locations

Daniel A. "Dan" Collins's office in Greenville

Daniel's primary office is at 17 Caledon Court, Suite A, Greenville, South Carolina, 25726. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Collins & Collins PA

17 Caledon Court, Suite A

Greenville, South Carolina 25726

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel A. "Dan" Collins — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Greenville, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel A. "Dan" Collins

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a trusts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do trusts cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Greenville?

    Daniel is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new trusts clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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