Awards and Recognition

Legal 500 has recognized Reid Collins as one of the nation’s top trial boutiques for Commercial Disputes in its 2026 guide to leading law firms and lawyers.

In its editorial rankings, Legal 500 described the firm as having “an extremely broad commercial disputes offering…particularly strong in litigation in connection to restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings.”

Clients described the firm and its lawyers as “the top restructuring litigation firm in the country…very smart, very experienced, and tremendously hard working. They are, by both personality and preference, plaintiff’s lawyers: proactive, strategic, aggressive, and practical…And always, they act with integrity and professionalism…Each of the lawyers…would be a superstar at any other firm.”

Legal 500 also recognized three Reid Collins partners—William T. Reid IV, Lisa S. Tsai, and Eric D. Madden—as among the top commercial trial lawyers in the nation.

Reid was one of only thirteen lawyers recognized nationally as a Leading Partner in the Boutique Firms category, with clients citing his “track record of success in recovery cases, derivatives suits, and securities litigation…You know [he’s] got your back.”

Tsai is praised for her work “in contractual disputes against major commercial lenders.”

Madden is noted by clients as being a “go-to at the firm – a tenacious litigator, sound financial judgment, and commercial common sense. One of the best in the industry.”

Click here to view Legal 500’s full 2026 profile for Reid Collins.

In its 2026 guide to leading law firms and lawyers, Chambers USA has once again recognized Reid Collins as one of the nation’s top trial boutiques, ranking the firm as Band 1 – Chambers’ highest ranking – for general commercial litigation in Texas.

Clients describe the firm to Chambers as “hard-working, relentless, creative and realistic.” Reid Collins is further praised for providing “outstanding work product and preparation at all times” and for being”[b]est in class for complex and sophisticated matters.”

“The team demonstrates exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge, alongside exceptional service levels and responsiveness,” said another client, describing the firm

In addition to the firm rankings, Chambers also recognized three Reid Collins partners—William T. Reid IV, Lisa S. Tsai, and Eric D. Madden—among the top commercial litigators in Texas and the nation.

Reid is described by clients as “an amazing advocate,” “quick, smart, thoughtful and informed,” and “a real heavyweight” with the ability “to make something out of nothing.”

Tsai is praised for being “a brilliant lawyer and a great trial litigator” and as being “results-oriented and commercially aware,” as well as “highly sought after both locally and nationally.”

Madden is noted by clients as being “an indefatigable lawyer” and “outstanding in all respects.” His clients say that he “brings a very strong command of the law to the table,” but is “practical and mindful of the wider commercial context.” Madden’s clients also praise him for bringing “maturity and a calm approach to disputes.”

Click here to view Chambers’ full 2026 profile for Reid Collins.

The National Law Journal and Law.com have selected Reid Collins as a finalist for both “Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year” and “Business Torts Law Firm of the Year” as part of the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers awards.

Each year, the editors and reporters of The National Law Journal and Law.com survey the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ practices for the Elite Trial Lawyers awards, recognizing firms with exceptional results, trial work, and success in high-stakes litigation. The 2026 finalists were selected from hundreds of submissions nationwide.

Reid Collins has previously been recognized multiple times by the Elite Trial Lawyers awards, including winning “Business Torts Law Firm of the Year” in 2022 and 2021.

The winners will be announced at the Elite Trial Lawyers awards dinner on July 9, 2026, in New York City. Click here to view the 2026 finalists and honorees.