
About William
William Mahoney focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He helps energy, construction, and business clients navigate the legal issues they face in a variety of disputes in federal and state courts.
As a member of Bracewell’s insurance recovery group, William has assisted corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters related to diverse types of policies, including commercial property and business interruption, reps and warranties, CGL, and environmental. Additionally, William provides counsel in matters including white collar defense, government investigations, and on appeal. William maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting clients with prisoner rights litigation.
Prior to joining Bracewell, William served as a law clerk for the Hon. Judge Drew B. Tipton of the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas. William received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. During his time at UVA, he lived on a farm in the Virginia countryside and clerked in the Washington, DC office of Senator Ted Cruz. William was also a judicial intern for the Hon. Chief Judge Timothy Tymkovich of the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Experience
Publications and Speeches
"An Evil Bear May Provide High Court TM Ruling Clarification," Law360, July 7, 2023.
"Making Sense of the Texas Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act (TOAIA): It’s About Recovery," 16 Tex. J. Oil Gas & Energy L. 95 (2021) (Note).