Andrea Collins

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Partner

Direct: 630-743-2189
Assistant: Trisha Billek (630-297-4322)

Andrea represents individuals and companies across a broad range of civil litigation matters, with a practice focused on bodily injury and wrongful death claims, commercial litigation, catastrophic injury cases, insurance coverage disputes, and probate estate litigation. She brings extensive jury trial and litigation experience to her practice and regularly serves as an arbitrator in personal injury claims and as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in probate proceedings. Andrea is a frequent author and speaker for local and national legal organizations, and has held leadership roles within multiple bar associations.

Outside of her practice, Andrea is active in the community and enjoys spending time outdoors. She regularly volunteers with HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, Little Friends, Inc., and Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She enjoys exploring national parks with her family and competes in agility and sheepherding events with her dogs.

Practice Areas:

• General Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Insurance Coverage
• Business Litigation
• Binding Arbitration
• Probate (Decedent Estates and Guardianships)
• Wrongful Death

Bar Admissions:

• Illinois, 2016
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2016

Professional Leadership and Service:

• Elmhurst University, Adjunct Professor (2022 – 2024)
• DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, President (2024 - 2025), Board Member (2018 – present)
• DuPage County Bar Association, Civil Law Section Chair (2020 – 2021), Member (2016 - present)
• Community Service: HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Little Friends, Inc.

Honors and Awards:

• Super Lawyers, Rising Star – Civil Litigation: 2021 – 2026

Published Works and Certifications:

• Presentations
• “Voir Dire in Action: Practical Skills for Picking a Jury”; DuPage County Bar Association, Civil Section CLE; June 2025
• "Frenemies’ Guide to Bodily Injury Damages and Jury Instructions"; DuPage County Bar Association; Civil Section CLE; March 2023
• "Navigating the Duty to Defend: Understanding an Insurer’s Obligations to Its Insured"; Defense Research Institute, Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute; July 2021
• "Motions In Limine: Clearing Landmines Before Trial"; DuPage County Bar Association; Civil Section CLE; June 2021
• Publications
• Author, Mental Health Records and Injury Litigation – "Illinois’ Balancing Act of Privacy and Discovery," DuPage County Bar Association Brief, May/June 2023
• Co-Author, "Concert Security Detail Owes No Duty to Intoxicated Patrons and Drivers in Illinois," Trial Briefs – Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter, December 18, 2019
• Co-Author, "Illinois Supreme Court upholds 50/50 split on crossclaim for contribution by one 'blameless' principal of a common agent against another," Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs Newsletter, Feb. 2019
• Author, "Fast Facts about our Female U.S. Supreme Court Justices," Illinois State Bar Association, The Catalyst Newsletter, Dec. 2018
• Co-Author, "Illinois Supreme Court Green Lights Social Host Liability Case for Fraternity Hazing," Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs Newsletter, May 2018
• Co-Author, "General Contractor Not Liable for Injury to Subcontractor’s Employee," Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs Newsletter, March 2018
• Co-Author, "Settlement Plus Stipulation Equals Setoff for Defendant Dram," Defense Research Institute, Insurance Law Discussions, Feb. 2018
• Author, "An Overview of the History of General Contractor Liability and Evaluation of Current Trends," DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Feb. 2018
• Author, "An Overview of the Current Meaning of 'Income for Child Support Purposes'," DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Feb. 2017