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  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed for 27 years
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About Tracy

Tracy J. Willi focuses her practice on estate planning.

Ms. Willi is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Appellate Practice Sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association.  From 2003 to 2005, she served as Chair of the Women in the Profession Committee of the State Bar of Texas.  She was voted by her attorney peers to be named a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2009.

Ms. Willi is admitted to practice before all Texas courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the 5th, 6th, and Federal Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas.  She is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and registered to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

Practice areas

OtherTrustsEstate planningAppealsProbate
  1. Probate: 25%

    Tracy J. Willi advises clients on estate planning, probate and estate administration, probate and estate litigation, and civil appeals. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, she has extensive trial and appellate experience. She has litigated matters involving guardianships, trusts, will contests, heirship disputes, and real estate divisions in probate.

  2. Appeals: 20%

    Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

    27 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    Tracy J. Willi advises clients on estate planning, probate and estate administration, probate and estate litigation, and civil appeals. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, she has extensive trial and appellate experience. She has litigated matters involving guardianships, trusts, will contests, heirship disputes, and real estate divisions in probate.

  4. Trusts: 20%

    Tracy J. Willi advises clients on estate planning, probate and estate administration, probate and estate litigation, and civil appeals. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, she has extensive trial and appellate experience. She has litigated matters involving guardianships, trusts, will contests, heirship disputes, and real estate divisions in probate.

  1. Patent infringement: 10%

    Registered U.S. Patent Attorney

  2. Litigation: 5%

    28 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

5920 W. William Cannon Dr.
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Willi Law Firm, P.C.

5920 W. William Cannon Dr.
Building 6, Suite 100
Austin, TX, 78749

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive199412/06/2019
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199212/22/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2017 Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2017
2016 Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2016
2015 Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2015
2014 Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2014
2013 Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2013
2012 Texas Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property LitigationTexas Monthly Magazine2012
2011 Texas Super Lawyer - Appellate LawTexas Monthly Magazine2011
2010 Texas Super Lawyer - Appellate LawTexas Monthly Magazine2010
2009 Texas Super Lawyer - Appellate LawTexas Monthly Magazine2009
Marquis Who's Who in American LawMarquis Who's Who in American Law2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderWilli Law Firm, P.C.2002 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Austin Bar Association, Civil Appellate SectionMemberN/A
College of the State Bar of TexasMemberN/A
State Bar of Texas, Appellate SectionMemberN/A
State Bar of Texas Women in the Profession CommitteeChair2003 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Travis County Bar Association Ethics SeminarProtecting Client Confidences Before, During and After Representation: Issues Raised in Attorney Disqualification Cases2001
Travis County Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update2000
Appellate Advocate Newsletter, Texas State Bar Appellate Practice SectionThe New Texas Discovery Rules: What the Appellate Lawyer Needs to Know1999
Houston Bar Association Appellate Practice SectionWhat to Do One You Get There: Motions, Brief Writing, Rehearing, Appellate Institute - Practice Before the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals1999
Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update1999
Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update1997
10th Annual Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, Texas State Bar, Appellate Practice SectionPreservation of Error - Precharge1996
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
South Texas College Of LawLaw1992
University of Texas at AustinBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Travis County Bar Association Ethics SeminarProtecting Client Confidences Before, During and After Representation: Issues Raised in Attorney Disqualification Cases2001
Travis County Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update2000
Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update1999
Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingCivil Appellate Update1997
Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section MeetingWhat to Do One You Get There: Motions, Brief Writing, Rehearing, Appellate Institute - Practice Before the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals1996
10th Annual Advanced Civil Appellate Practice CoursePreservation of Error - Precharge1996
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Ramirez v. Freddie Records, Inc.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the liability and damages findings and remanded the case for further consideration of an additional award of attorney’s fees.
Tan v. Di NapoliThe Third Court of Appeals agreed with Willi Law Firm’s argument that no additional damages were available to the purchaser under the facts of this case.
Innovative Automation, LLC v. Audio and Video Labs, Inc.Judge Davis dismissed the patent infringement case against Willi Law Firm's client for improper venue.
Quanta Services, Inc. v. Liveline Solutions, Inc.The case was settled to the mutual satisfaction of the parties.
Leslie Durio Pool v. Danae Durio DianaJudgment affirmed. Motion for penalties granted.
Robert Eskridge et al. v. S & D Consulting Int'l Ltd.Case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction

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Excellent Appellate Lawyer

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Tracy Willi is one of the top notch appellate attorneys in Texas. I was involved in an appellate situation where I needed a great appellate attorney and Tracy Willi came highly recommended to me. I highly recommend using Tracy Willi and her expertise in appellate law and would definitely use her again. Paul
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Extraordinary Copyright Lawyer

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I recommend Tracy Willi for all intellectual property issues. I am so thankful for everything she has done for me! I could not have gotten past this ordeal without her. I appreciate every second she worked on my case and will forever be grateful!” *****
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Derek Jacques, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mrs. Willi is an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need. She is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help.

Kelly Denson, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Derek Van Gilder, Litigation Attorney on Feb 17, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Over the last several years, I have had the great opportunity to work with Tracy on several cases before and during appeals. She is brilliant and knows the law. Her research, writing and advocacy skills are the best. I fully endorse this lawyer's work.

David Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work. With her appellate and trial skills, Tracy is able to provide an outstanding and topnotch representation of her clients. I have never seen Tracy give anything less than 100% for her clients.

Daniel Richards, Litigation Attorney on Dec 7, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Tracy worked with me on a two year case. She did all the heavy lifting. We were forced to trial by an opponenet who did not properly evaluate the risk. Tracy and I tried the case won the case and won it again at the Court of Appeals. I would love to try a case with Tracy again. Dan Richards

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  • Hourly Rates$350-$450/hour
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