Atty. William E. Reynolds
William Reynolds is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Commercial Litigation practice, based in our Albany office. He is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients from a wide array of industries in complex litigation.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY
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About William E. Reynolds at a Glance
William E. Reynolds is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William E. Reynolds
- William Reynolds is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Commercial Litigation practice, based in our Albany office
- He is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients from a wide array of industries in complex litigation
- Bill has also successfully represented major governmental agencies and authorities in litigation both in New York State and Massachusetts, where he served for four years as an assistant attorney general
- What do you focus on?
- I focus my practice on complex civil litigation in both federal and state trial and appellate courts
- I have successfully represented Fortune 50 corporations in complex commercial disputes and litigation
- I have handled numerous complex matters involving intellectual property, health care, life sciences, antitrust, bankruptcy, and appellate matters
- For example, I have recently represented a major medical device company in complex federal litigation in multiple jurisdictions
- I also have represented a major health-care institution in an antitrust class action
- I also draw upon my experience as a former Massachusetts assistant attorney general to work on behalf of governmental agencies in resolving their disputes
Practice Areas Explained
William E. Reynolds's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Reynolds handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Business & Corporate Law in Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Albany
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Appellate Practice in Albany
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose William E. Reynolds
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William E. Reynolds's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, William E. Reynolds can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, William E. Reynolds can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means William E. Reynolds attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William E. Reynolds Handles in Albany
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