William J. Akins

Partner | Litigation

About

William is a go-to trial lawyer and the Co-Chair of two practice groups: Products Liability Litigation and Counseling and Telephone Consumer Protection Act.


Practices

  • Arbitration and Mediation

  • Banking and Financial Services

  • Environmental, Health, and Safety

  • Insurance

  • Intellectual Property Litigation

  • International Disputes

  • Appellate

  • Civil Pretrial and Trial Services

  • Litigation and Risk Management

  • Political Law and Litigation

  • TCPA Defense

  • Professional and Management Liability

  • Products Liability Litigation and Counseling

Admissions

  • Texas

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas


Education

  • Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University; J.D., 2002

  • University of Texas at Arlington; B.B.A., Finance and Economics, 1999


Honors and Awards

  • Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Star (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

  • Texas Super Lawyers for Professional Liability – Defense (2014, 2015)

Law Firm Experience

  • FisherBroyles, LLP

  • Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP


Clerkship Experience

  • United States District Court, Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez – Law Clerk, 2002 – 2004

Publications

  • New Amendments and Additions to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (2012)

  • Changes to Regulations Governing Federal Removal and Venue (2012)