Atty. William H. "Bill" Daniel
Bill Daniel represents major financial services companies in commercial and consumer finance matters, and chairs the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing financial services companies in virtually every phase of their operations including litigation, regulatory, compliance, workouts, transactions and bankruptcy.
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William H. "Bill" Daniel is a business and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1974) and The University of Texas (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill Daniel represents major financial services companies in commercial and consumer finance matters, and chairs the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group
- He has extensive experience representing financial services companies in virtually every phase of their operations including litigation, regulatory, compliance, workouts, transactions and bankruptcy
- Bill speaks to industry and bar groups on Texas financing law
- Bill was named Lawyer of the Year for Financial Services Regulation Law – Austin, Texas, (2012) by Best Lawyers©
- Bill has been listed in Best Lawyers©, Banking & Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Litigation - Banking & Finance since 1995
- Bill has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, (2003, 2005-2006)
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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