Aaron Brown is a partner in the Austin office of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP. He represents hedge funds, shareholders, bankruptcy trustees, liquidators, investors, and other sophisticated plaintiffs in complex business disputes and high-stakes financial litigation. His practice focuses on fiduciary litigation, shareholder rights, professional malpractice, corporate governance disputes, and cross-border litigation arising from financial misconduct and corporate wrongdoing.
Brown plays a leading role in the firm’s shareholder and investor litigation practice, including shareholder derivative actions, shareholder appraisal disputes, and litigation arising from complex corporate transactions. He regularly represents investors and shareholders in valuation disputes, corporate control matters, financial fraud litigation, distressed transactions, and other high-value commercial disputes involving domestic and foreign entities. He has substantial experience prosecuting claims against corporate fiduciaries, law firms, accounting firms, financial institutions, and other sophisticated market participants in state and federal courts across the country.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2026 | Litigation, Fiduciary Liability, Professional Negligence |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2025 | Litigation, Fiduciary Liability, Professional Negligence |
A trial-focused commercial litigator, Brown has developed a reputation for leading aggressive and strategic trial teams in complex, high-stakes disputes. Known for his practical and results-driven approach, he has managed matters involving billions of dollars in claimed damages and coordinated litigation and trial teams across multiple jurisdictions. In addition to his litigation expertise, Brown is recognized as an effective negotiator who consistently resolves complex disputes and secures high-value settlements. Throughout his career, he has obtained numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries and favorable outcomes for his clients.
Brown has been recognized by Lawdragon for his work in complex commercial litigation and plaintiff-side business litigation, including recognition in Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation guide honoring rising legal leaders shaping the future of the profession.
He is admitted to practice in Texas, New York, and New Mexico.
Brown received his J.D., with Honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. He earned his B.A. from St. Edward’s University, where he was named Student of the Year by the Jewish Studies Department.