Deborah Yeng Collins

Deborah Yeng Collins is a distinguished employment law and civil litigation attorney with extensive experience representing employers and employees. She is a skilled litigator in state and federal courts, handling cases involving business disputes, workplace grievances, contract negotiations, and employment policies. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Legal Elite, she is known for her commitment to delivering strategic legal solutions.

Collins earned her J.D. from Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary and a B.S. in Human Resource Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Her extensive legal background has positioned her as a sought-after employment and business law advocate.

Collins has represented corporate clients, professionals, and government entities throughout her career, guiding them through employment disputes, contract negotiations, internal investigations, and litigation. She has defended school boards and government agencies in employment-related matters and has helped businesses navigate complex legal challenges. Her unique insight into employer and employee perspectives enables her to develop effective legal strategies.

Deborah Yeng Collins is actively engaged in the legal community, serving on the Federal Bar Association’s Hampton Roads Chapter Board of Directors and the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association’s Executive Committee. She is also a leader in the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia and a founder of the Work/Life Balance Group for Virginia Lawyers. Her contributions include speaking engagements at legal conferences and authoring articles on employment law trends.

With a passion for justice and a deep understanding of employment and business law, Collins provides practical and results-driven legal representation. Whether advocating in court, advising on policy development, or negotiating settlements, she protects her client’s interests and delivers innovative legal solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Yeng Collins Law, PLLC
  
• Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia
• Member, I’Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Commonwealth University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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