USA Guide 2026 : Texas: Austin & Surrounds
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Pillsbury's well-regarded Austin practice is recognized for its expertise in a broad range of business disputes. The team is sought out by clients across a diverse array of industries and sectors for its acumen concerning breach of contract and fiduciary duty-related lawsuits, as well as on appellate issues.
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Pillsbury served as lead defense counsel to James Dondero and his entities in litigation in which the plaintiff is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages based on theories of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfer and fraud, among many other claims.
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Pillsbury provides strong expertise and a strong understanding of the dynamics of the matter. The team is strategic and has good depth, working very well together.
Pillsbury provides clear and concise communication along with strong strategy leadership.
Pillsbury is very clear on strategy. The team is aggressive, responsive and sensitive to the client's goals.
The quality of the communication and the consistency and accessibility of Pillsbury are the firm's key strengths. The turnaround time on pressing matters is flawless, yet never rushed. The thought process is always diligent and the team is focused on providing the best.
Pillsbury has done a good job of building a team which has strengths that collectively make it better than its individual parts. Its attorneys work well together and supplement each other's strengths and weaknesses. They are strong on the ins and outs of a case and exceptionally strong on understanding the details.
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Casey Low has a wealth of experience across a raft of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on antitrust matters, acting on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. He leads Pillsbury's litigation practice in Austin.
Casey is sophisticated, super-sharp and technically very good. He also adds a human touch to this, he is emotionally intelligent and very persuasive, building trust well.
Casey knows everybody.
Casey is an asset to every case he touches. He is a remarkable team player, a brilliant attorney and truly a wonderful person.
Amy Ruhland is an experienced litigator, valued for her trial insight on disputes concerning breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and further commercial matters.
Amy is great at developing relationships with opposing counsel and getting them on board. She is a great strategist and does good research. I trust her ability to see the big picture on matters, and she puts her legal advice into a commercial context.
William Wood is a highly respected litigator with considerable expertise in the oil and gas sector. His experience includes arbitrations as well as trials.
William is a very good litigator and arbitration attorney. He works with short turnarounds and resolves issues.
William is an extremely good trial lawyer with a lot of experience trying big cases.
William is a great lawyer and clearly has strong commercial awareness and vision. He has a great ability to interact with clients and peers.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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