Thomas Williams McConnell PLLC

Partners: John W. Thomas, Walter V. Williams, and John R. McConnell

Firm Overview

Thomas Williams McConnell PLLC is a litigation-focused law firm based in Austin, Texas, representing businesses and entrepreneurs across the state in high-stakes commercial disputes. The firm was founded by trial lawyers with a shared commitment to strategic, aggressive, and principled advocacy. Our practice is defined by a deep focus on complex business litigation, with an emphasis on matters that demand courtroom experience, creative problem-solving, and a tireless pursuit of favorable outcomes. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys are recognized for their leadership in disputes involving breach of contract, fiduciary misconduct, fraud, trade practices, negligence, and securities matters.

Main Areas of Practice

Commercial Litigation

Thomas Williams McConnell PLLC routinely represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial cases, including contract disputes, business torts, and bet-the-company litigation. The firm has secured favorable verdicts and settlements in cases involving multimillion-dollar damages and frequently serves as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts.

Fiduciary Litigation & Partnership Disputes

We represent majority and minority stakeholders, trustees, partners, and closely held corporations in internal disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, corporate mismanagement, and partnership breakups. Our lawyers have deep experience prosecuting and defending claims concerning misappropriation, unauthorized self-dealing, and partnership dissolution.

Fraud and Securities Litigation

The firm handles securities fraud, investor disputes, and deceptive trade practice claims for businesses and individuals alike.

International Work

Our attorneys have handled disputes involving foreign parties in the U.K, Europe, and elsewhere. We have coordinated with foreign counsel to take depositions abroad, enforce judgments internationally, and conduct discovery under the Hague Convention. Our work often includes cross-border commercial claims with significant financial exposure.

Practice Areas and Offices

Practice Areas:

• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Fiduciary Duty & Partnership Disputes
• Fraud & Deceptive Trade Practices
• Securities Litigation
• Arbitration & Mediation

Offices:

United States – Texas – Austin

Thomas Williams McConnell PLLC

1204 San Antonio St.

Second Floor

Austin, TX 78701

Phone: +1 512-495-1471

Email: [email protected]