Donald A. Robbins, a member of the firm’s Government Relations Practice, specializes in health care, human services and mental hygiene. Prior to joining Hinman Straub, Mr. Robbins served as principal legislative coordinator for Health and Human Services in the state Assembly Majority Office.

In his 22 years in the state Assembly, Mr. Robbins oversaw a range of policy and administrative functions. He coordinated and supervised staff support for six Assembly standing committees, including Aging; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Children and Families; Health; Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; and Social Services. He also served as Health and Human Services policy advisor to the Assembly speaker, and served on the Assembly budget negotiating team.

Prior to joining the Assembly, Mr. Robbins held positions with the State Department of Social Services, the State Division of Substance Abuse Services and in the private sector.

He has served on boards of directors of the Albany United Methodist Society, Helderberg House and the Bethlehem Basketball Club. He also was a volunteer football coach with Bethlehem Central School District, Bethlehem Pop Warner and Albany Inner-City Pop Warner.