EDUCATION

University of California, Riverside

Completed Workers Compensation Course,

June 2003 

University of LaVerne

Degree: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) , May 1999 

California Polytechnic University

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Brian W. Collins, Inc.

June 2002 – Present

Position: Attorney at Law

Job Responsibilities: Defending workers’ compensation cases from initiation to closing. Duties include all correspondence, pleadings, discovery, WCAB appearances, related to litigating a file.

Klute & Pennel

January 2001 to June 2002

Position: Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities: Reviewing and summarizing medical records, answering and propounding discovery, preparing motions, communicating with clients, civil court appearances for status conferences, completing various assigned projects.

Juvenile Court, Pomona

September 1998 to December 1998

Position: Internship

Judge Robert Martinez, Presiding.

Chaffey Joint Union High School District

1996 to 2001

Position: Substitute Teacher

Job Responsibilities: Implementing lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Albertson’s 1993 to 1996

Position: Assistant Manager

Job Responsibilities: Maintaining grocery inventory levels to maximize profit, safe accuracy, scheduling, managing employees, employee disclipline, customer service.

AWARDS Law Review, University of LaVerne College of Law

College of Law Recognition Award, Agency & Partnership

Career Advancement Program (CAP) Recipient, Albertson’s

PUBLICATIONS Law Review, Journal of Juvenile Law  08/03