Colin Watterson is a litigator who advises and advocates for businesses and individuals in a wide range of legal disputes, including complex commercial matters and tort cases. His goal always is to secure the best possible results for his clients through strategic thinking and efficient action, approaching every phase of litigation with meticulous care, precision, and a pragmatic outlook.
Prior to joining Hicks Thomas, Colin worked at a Houston litigation boutique, where his practice involved representing both plaintiffs and defendants in diverse commercial controversies. Before entering private practice, he served as a law clerk for Judge John Rogers at the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Colin is also keenly interested in the intersection of law and technology, particularly in leveraging the latest tools to benefit his clients. He has a particular focus on artificial intelligence and the ways in which those tools can be used effectively and responsibly to enhance his client services.
Acted as counsel to a toll-lane operator in a property damage dispute arising from a contractor’s demolition and excavation work beneath a highway overpass (Harris County, Texas).
Defended a wealth manager from claims of client and employee solicitation, and prosecuted counterclaims for defamation and breach of a restricted unit agreement.
Represented a midstream company against claims of breaching provisions within an operating agreement relating to the revenue allocation from natural gas liquids fractionation facilities (Harris County, Texas).
Managed a multi-faceted dispute for a midstream company involving allegations of fraud and breach of contract arising out of trading activities involving an intrastate pipeline (Harris County, Texas).
- Defended a midstream company in multi-district litigation involving personal injury and property damage claims stemming from Winter Storm Uri (Harris County, Texas).
- Commercial disputes
- Construction
- Energy and construction
- Intellectual property
- Construction and materials
- Energy
- Real estate
- JD - The University of Texas School of Law - 2013
- State Bar of Texas - 2013