Judge Mary D. Colins - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Mary D. Colins (Ret.) served as a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. Colins was elected to the bench in 1989. She retired in 2004.

Prior to her election, Colins worked for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. During her tenure there, she was the Assistant Chief of the Economic Crimes Section. Before that, she worked as an attorney in private practice as well as in-house Associate Labor Counsel to CertainTeed Corp.

Colins earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1970. She then completed a master’s degree in English literature at Villanova University (1972) and a J.D. at Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law (1974).

After retiring from the bench, Colins became the first female member of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. She worked in that capacity until 2009, at which time she returned to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas as a senior judge.

Her memberships have included the Board of Directors of the North American Gaming Regulators Association and National Senior Campuses, Inc.

Colins has taught Trial Advocacy at George Washington University School of Law, Gaming and Casino Law at Rutgers Law School, and Hospitality Law at Drexel University School of Hospitality and Management.

Recent Cases by Hon. Mary D. Colins

CHESLOCK VS SUNOCO, INC. (R&M) ETAL

On April 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY D presiding.

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Apr 01, 2020

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Toxic,Environmental

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Apr 28, 2021

MCDONNELL VS A.J. CATAGNUS, INC. ETAL

On August 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 01, 2019

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Other

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

DI GIOSA VS PERUTO ETAL

On July 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Jul 01, 2019

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

GEORGE WOODWARD CO BT VS SHAW ETAL

On April 2, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY D presiding.

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Apr 02, 2019

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Judgment (Other)

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 27, 2021

MORTON VS PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Apr 28, 2021

WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY VS KIM ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Settlement

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Subrogation

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Apr 28, 2021

GILLYARD VS WILLS EYE HOSPITAL, INC. ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

COOPER VS FINE ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Stipulated Judgment

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

HANDLER STUDIO, INC. VS LEVINE ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY D presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Active

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 28, 2021

WRIGHT VS CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Consolidation

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 28, 2021

SILVER VS CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. ETAL

On February 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Feb 01, 2019

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Dismissal

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Apr 28, 2021

CECERE ETAL VS BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS ETAL

On January 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Jan 01, 2019

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Dismissal

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Apr 28, 2021

NGUYEN VS TRINH

On December 4, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Dec 04, 2018

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Settlement

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 28, 2021

PEREZ VS MACIEL ETAL

On December 3, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Dec 03, 2018

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Settlement

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Apr 28, 2021

KIM VS UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA

On December 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Dec 01, 2018

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Settlement

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Apr 28, 2021

STEPANIAN VS SMALLOW MANAGEMENT CO., INC ETAL

On October 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Oct 02, 2018

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TRANSFERED BINDING ARBITRATION

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Apr 28, 2021

OCKIMEY VS JOHNSON ETAL

On October 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Oct 02, 2018

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Apr 28, 2021

PERGOLIZZI VS OFC REALTY LLC

On August 3, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 03, 2018

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Settlement

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Apr 29, 2021

MUNRO VS HUGHES ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

PRINCE VS PLUMMER ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Dismissal

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Apr 28, 2021

COLUMBO VS TOURAINE, L.P. ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Settlement

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Apr 28, 2021

LAO VS SUPREME INDUSTRIES, INC. ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Dismissal

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Apr 28, 2021

KEARES VS ATRIUM APARTMENTS, INC. ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mary D. Colins presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 27, 2021

PACHECO VS WAWA, INC. ETAL

On August 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge COLINS, MARY presiding.

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Aug 01, 2018

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Dismissal

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About

Mary D. Colins
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Pennsylvania - 1970 Master's degree, Villanova University - 1972 J.D., Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law - 1974	Bachelor's degree, University of Pennsylvania - 1970 Master's degree, Villanova University - 1972 J.D., Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law - 1974

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Labor Counsel	CertainTeed Corp.	None
Attorney	Private Practice	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Assistant Chief District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Member	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board	None

Articles About Mary D. Colins:

National Senior Campuses: Ann’s Choice Community Relations Committee

HIPAA Journal: Philadelphia Judge Tosses Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit

Philadelphia Courts: Interview with Judge Mary D. Colins

American Conference Institute: Hon. Mary D. Colins

Ballotpedia: Mary D. Colins

Judge Mary D. Colins: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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Recent Cases by Hon. Mary D. Colins

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