Kellie M. Collins

Kellie M. Collins is a distinguished attorney at Peterson Law Office in Lexington, Kentucky. Her legal practice encompasses personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. She serves clients throughout Eastern Kentucky and the Lexington metropolitan area.

Ms. Collins has deep roots in the Bluegrass State, having grown up in Eastern Kentucky. She pursued her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Kentucky, graduating magna cum laude and participating in the honors program. Her legal journey began in insurance defense, where she spent eight years advising insurance carriers on complex litigation, bad faith suits and coverage issues. Her experience in this field led her to become a partner in a regional defense firm in Lexington.

However, Ms. Collins chose to transition to personal injury law, joining Peterson Law Office to focus on a client-centered approach. She leverages her extensive knowledge of insurance company operations to advocate for those injured through no fault of their own. Her background in insurance defense gives her unique insights that benefit her clients.

Ms. Collins is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Her dedication to the legal profession is evident through her involvement in various organizations, including the Kentucky Justice Association and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Collins contributes to the field through educational endeavors such as presenting at the National Business Institute CLE on bad faith law in Kentucky.