Nassau County's Premier Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC is a firm concentrating on state and federal criminal defense and also on dietary supplement law, with scores of major felony cases tried to verdict and thousands of clients successfully defended. The firm was founded by three former prosecutors now having more than sixty years collective experience in the practice of criminal law. The partners frequently lecture on trial practice and criminal law issues, serve as adjunct faculty at Hofstra University School of Law, and hold offices in numerous professional associations and criminal law organizations. Firm partners are admitted to practice before the New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Texas, District of Columbia and Maryland State courts, the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Western District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Services and the United States Supreme Court. Partner Richard D. Collins is a nationally recognized authority on the defense of sports drug cases. Partner Marc C. Gann specializes in the area of criminal defense litigation, handling a variety of criminal matters from misdemeanor offenses to serious felonies such as murder, robbery and assault. The firm has attained the highest rating available in Martindale-Hubbell.
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COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC got this award in 2021
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COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC got this award in 2021
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COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC got this award in 2021
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COLLINS GANN McCLOSKEY & BARRY PLLC got this award in 2021
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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 16, 2015
Hired Law Firm
I cannot express enough praise for Rick Collins and the office of Collins, McDonald, and Gann in the handling of my federal anabolic steroid case. In court, Rick displayed his unique legal skill-set, educating the judge and prosecutor in my case on the particulars of anabolic steroids. Without his knowledge and experience in handling these types of cases, I do not believe we would have had the highly favorable outcome we had in the end.
Rick Collins was fantastic - stayed in close personal contact and we felt assured that we were getting the best, most professional and competent representation.
Words to describe Rick Collins: Honest, Professional, Extreme Depth of Knowledge, Responsive, Affable, Willing to go to any length for the Integrity of his Client,... I can't recommend Rick Collins highly enough! If you have a case that involves anabolics there is just no other choice! I was innocent-I'm free;my record remains clear. I owe him more than I can ever re-pay! He has a lifelong friend in me! He'll forever have my utmost respect & gratitude! He truly saved my life as I know it!
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you so much for all you do for the bodybuilding community and for me. I have been part of the boards for about 15 years. I know you’re busy sir so I make it quick. I called you for advice last year about an alleged anabolic steroid pack that supposedly came addressed in my name. Against my wishes they came in and not sure if they have or had the authority to do so as I did not give them permission. Well long story short nothing found, house clean but they took my laptop and phone. I wanted to thank you sir, most of all for actually calling me back and within hours when I am a nobody as far as money I am in the military so don't have much of it. I can’t even get a lawyer in my own state and city to call me back and here you are Mr Collins a legend in the bodybuilding community and a famous lawyer bodybuilder in the professional community and you took the time to call me back. In Closing Sir, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Bodybuilding has saved me growing up from drugs violence prison and what not. I am currently deployed [in the Middle East] right now and bodybuilding, family and god are all that keep me going over here and sane. Thank you sir. MERRY CHRISTMAS hope to be home early next year. ~ a US Serviceman
Very professional, helped me get my life back together.
Felonies
Posted by anonymous
July 03, 2017
Hired Law Firm
I sought out the services of Mr.Gann after my son was accused of a crime and after one meeting I knew with his knowledge and professionalism that he and his law firm was right for us...I would like to thank Mr Gann and his excellent staff for there work on my sons case and the outcome...We are very pleased and appreciative....
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