
Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2026 : Texas: Austin & Surrounds
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Reid Collins continued to represent the GWG Litigation Trust as lead litigation counsel in connection with the investigation and pursuit of the debtors’ potential litigation claims, seeking to expose and remedy an alleged self-dealing scheme that resulted in the debtors losing hundreds of millions of dollars prior to and in connection with the Chapter 11 cases.
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Reid Collins & Tsai is hard-working, relentless, creative and realistic. It provides outstanding work product and preparation at all times.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAReid Collins & Tsai is best in class for complex and sophisticated matters. The team demonstrates exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge, alongside exceptional service levels and responsiveness.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAReid Collins & Tsai is extremely diligent and gives a tremendous amount of focus to issues. It is very thoughtful about presentation and is not afraid of the fight. The team makes me feel very comfortable with the information provided, which is well researched and made easy to understand.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAReid Collins & Tsai is a very high-end and smart law firm. It is aggressive and thoughtful in its approach and has very strong depth in its bench.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAReid Collins & Tsai has very sharp lawyers who are all either former Big Law or capable of that level. The team has a practical and creative view of litigation and is results-oriented. It is very strong on trial and very adept at arguing motions in front of judges and juries. It is also business-oriented and understands the ultimate goals of its clients.
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Lisa Tsai
Lisa Tsai possesses a broad-based commercial litigation practice. She advises clients on everything from shareholder disputes to professional liability claims and class actions. She has experience at court throughout Texas and California, and at the appellate level. Lisa is a brilliant lawyer and a great trial litigator. She is results-oriented and commercially aware.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAI respect Lisa's practice very much. She is highly sought after both locally and nationally.
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William T. Reid IV
William Reid offers a wealth of experience in both civil and criminal litigation, with particular expertise in insolvency cases. William's signature attributes are his energy and his litigation courage. When he is acting for you, you know that he will bring whatever commitment the case requires without fear or favor.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWilliam has the ability to make something out of nothing and does so very frequently, which is amazing. He can think of potential causes and claims of action when no one else can, and he comes up with great arguments. He has an unparalleled ability to do that.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWilliam is a great individual to have in your corner; he is a real heavyweight.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWilliam is really good. He is thoughtful, aggressive and a strong communicator.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWilliam is an amazing advocate and a remarkably practical adviser. He is quick, smart, thoughtful and informed.
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Eric Madden
Eric Madden handles a wide array of commercial disputes, including bankruptcy-related litigation. Eric is fantastic. He brings a very strong command of the law to the table and is very relationship-oriented. He is thoughtful and respectful of my position. He doesn't lean into the theoretical, he is practical and mindful of the wider commercial context, bringing an understanding of how to navigate this to help make the best possible decision.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAEric brings maturity and a calm approach to disputes.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAEric Madden is outstanding in all respects.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAEric is very successful in his niche and is an indefatigable lawyer.
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