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Reid Collins & Tsai LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Reid Collins & Tsai LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Reid Collins & Tsai LLP is a preeminent litigation boutique respected for its impressive track record in trials. It regularly handles high-stakes disputes across the USA in addition to Texas. The team is a particularly strong choice to litigate complex fraud claims and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Work Highlights

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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.

Strengths

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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 respondentUSA
  • Reid 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 respondentUSA
  • Reid 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 respondentUSA
  • Reid 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.

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  • Reid 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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Lisa Tsai
    Band 1Lisa Tsai

    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 respondentUSA
    • I respect Lisa's practice very much. She is highly sought after both locally and nationally.

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  • Band 1William T. Reid IV
    Band 1William T. Reid IV

    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 respondentUSA
    • William 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 respondentUSA
    • William is a great individual to have in your corner; he is a real heavyweight.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • William is really good. He is thoughtful, aggressive and a strong communicator.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • William is an amazing advocate and a remarkably practical adviser. He is quick, smart, thoughtful and informed.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Eric Madden
    Band 2Eric Madden

    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 respondentUSA
    • Eric brings maturity and a calm approach to disputes.

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    • Eric Madden is outstanding in all respects.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Eric is very successful in his niche and is an indefatigable lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Reid Collins & Tsai LLP (3)

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