Wills Collier is a Partner at Houston's Heim, Payne & Choursh, focusing on patent infringement litigation covering a wide range of technologies, including computer and electrical engineering, oil and gas technologies, and mechanical systems.With experience in all phases of district court litigation, Mr. Collier provides a technical and engineering background that helps him effectively communicate key issues to judges and juries.Mr. Collier began his career practicing patent litigation at a large international law firm, where he focused on all aspects of patent litigation, representing companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to tech startups.
He also served as a law clerk to Judge Robert Schroeder III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.A cum laude graduate of Baylor Law School with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Mr. Collier served as Senior Technical Editor on the board of the Baylor Law Review.
He was recognized as Law Review Student of the Year, also earning the highest overall grade in Patent Law. He participated extensively in Moot Court, joining the Baylor Barrister Society and competing in the International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law.Mr. Collier developed his passion for technology and innovation while earning his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he was admitted to the Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Engineering Honor Society.Before attending law school, he obtained a breadth of experience working for a major aerospace manufacturer and a small tech startup.
During his last year at Embry-Riddle, Mr. Collier achieved his lifelong dream of obtaining his pilot’s license. Wills Collier is a Partner at Houston's Heim, Payne & Choursh, focusing on patent infringement litigation covering a wide range of technologies, including computer and electrical engineering, oil and gas technologies, and mechanical systems.With experience in all phases of district court litigation, Mr.
Collier provides a technical and engineering background that helps him effectively communicate key issues to judges and juries.Mr. Collier began his career practicing patent litigation at a large international law firm, where he focused on all aspects of patent litigation, representing companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to tech startups. He also served as a law clerk to Judge Robert Schroeder III of the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.A cum laude graduate of Baylor Law School with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Mr. Collier served as Senior Technical Editor on the board of the Baylor Law Review. He was recognized as Law Review Student of the Year, also earning the highest overall grade in Patent Law.
He participated extensively in Moot Court, joining the Baylor Barrister Society and competing in the International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law.Mr. Collier developed his passion for technology and innovation while earning his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he was admitted to the Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Engineering Honor Society.Before attending law school, he obtained a breadth of experience working for a major aerospace manufacturer and a small tech startup. During his last year at Embry-Riddle, Mr.
He also served as a law clerk to Judge Robert Schroeder III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. A cum laude graduate of Baylor Law School with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Mr.
Collier served as Senior Technical Editor on the board of the Baylor Law Review. He was recognized as Law Review Student of the Year, also earning the highest overall grade in Patent Law. He participated extensively in Moot Court, joining the Baylor Barrister Society and competing in the International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law.
Mr. Collier developed his passion for technology and innovation while earning his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he was admitted to the Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Engineering Honor Society. Before attending law school, he obtained a breadth of experience working for a major aerospace manufacturer and a small tech startup.
During his last year at Embry-Riddle, Mr. Collier achieved his lifelong dream of obtaining his pilot’s license.
