Sinclair & Collins, LLC

Attorneys at Law

Phone: (864) 573-7575 ext. 6

Fax: (864) 585-0183
Email: office@dmcjr.com

Physical Address: 302 East St. John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1853
Spartanburg, SC 29304

Where is your office located?

We are located at the corner of East St. John Street and North Dean Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  North Dean Street runs between our office building and Barnett Park.  The physical address is 302 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

How can I contact you?

Our Mailing Address is:    P.O. Box 1853, Spartanburg, SC 29304

Our Phone Number is:    (864) 573-7575 (the extension for Mr. Collins’ office is #6)

Our Fax Number is:        (864) 585-0183

Our Email Address is:      office@dmcjr.com

What hours are you open?

Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Our answering service, fax machine and office email are available to accept messages and information any time the office is closed. 

What types of cases do you handle?

Mr. Collins focuses the majority of his time and energy on representing clients who are charged with crimes, are involved in a divorce or custody dispute, or who have been injured by someone else’s actions.

What states do you practice in?

Mr. Collins is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and North Carolina.

Do you practice in Federal Court?

Yes, Mr. Collins is licensed to practice in the Federal District Court of South Carolina and the Federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

What do you charge someone accused of a crime?

Mr. Collins charges a flat fee to represent clients who are accused of a committing a crime.  A flat fee means you know what it will cost you for Mr. Collins to represent you before you decide to hire him.  The amount of the fee depends on the number of charges, the facts of the particular case, and the legal issues involved.  Other costs such as private investigator fees and expert witness fees are not included in Mr. Collins’ fee and will have to be paid separately if their services are used in your case.

What do you charge someone involved in a divorce or custody dispute?

Mr. Collins charges an hour rate to represent someone involved in a divorce or custody dispute.  Mr. Collins requires that each client involved in a divorce or a custody dispute deposit an initial amount of money into his trust account to cover his fees and costs and to keep money in that account throughout the case.  Fees are charged for the things Mr. Collins and his staff do on your case.  The fees are based on the amount of time involved and for some activities there is a minimum fee that will be charged.  Costs include filing fees paid to the court, process server fees for serving papers on the other party, and charges for getting documents such as medical records and bank records.

What do you charge someone who was hurt by another person?

Mr. Collins takes most cases where someone is injured by another person on a contingency fee.  A contingency fee means that the amount of Mr. Collins’ fee is based on the outcome of your case.  If you do not get any money, then you do not owe a fee.  If you do get money for your injuries, Mr. Collins’ fee is deducted from the money you are awarded and before the costs of your case are paid.  While you are ultimately responsible for the costs of your case, Mr. Collins does not usually ask you to pay those costs until the end of the case when they are paid from the money you are awarded.           

Who do I call if you do not take my case?

Mr. Collins is very selective about the cases he takes and the clients he represents.  If Mr. Collins does not take your case, he can give you the names and phone numbers of other attorneys who may be able to help you.  If you are not sure if Mr. Collins will take your case, please ask us.  If we do not know about your case, we cannot help you find the right lawyer to help you.

How do I talk to Mr. Collins about my case?

Mr. Collins wants to meet with and talk to you about your case.  He only talks to new clients in person because that is the best way for you and him to get to know each other and for him to learn about your case.  If you want to meet with him, call us at (864) 573-7575.  Tell the paralegal that you want to meet with Mr. Collins about your case, she will ask you some questions about you and your case and help schedule you an appointment with Mr. Collins.