Bio
Thomas H. Collier is a Partner in RSHC's General Litigation
practice and represents businesses, financial institutions, and industry
leaders in complex commercial disputes across the country. He advises clients
on high-exposure litigation matters, bringing a combination of courtroom
experience, strategic judgment, and business acumen to every engagement.
Tom has successfully represented clients through all phases
of litigation in state and federal courts, including fact and expert discovery,
dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, trial, and appeal. His practice
spans a wide range of industries, including financial services, investment
banking, telecommunications, and healthcare and medical devices.
A former law clerk to Judge Steven C. Seeger of the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Tom leverages a deep
understanding of federal court procedure and judicial decision-making to
develop practical, effective litigation strategies. Before entering private
practice, he served as a public affairs consultant in Washington, D.C.,
directing national advocacy campaigns for a Fortune 50 company, experience that
provides a unique perspective on the legal, business, and reputational risks facing
clients today.
Recognized in the 2026 and 2027 editions of Best Lawyers:
Ones to Watch® in America for Commercial Litigation, Tom is known for his
thoughtful counsel, persuasive advocacy, and commitment to achieving successful
outcomes for clients facing their most significant disputes.
Experience
Clerkships
Hon. Steven C. Seeger, U.S. District Court for the
Norther District of Illinois (2019-2020)
Credentials
Education
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2017, with honors
Yale University, B.A., 2004, Political Science, cum laude, with distinction in the major
Bar Admissions
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Commercial LitigationThomas H. Morsch Award for Pro Bono Achievement, Sidley Austin, LLP (2026)
Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2025)
Community Service
Pro Bono Activities
In 2026, won federal habeas relief vacating a client’s
death sentence as unconstitutional because of the petitioner’s intellectual
disability.
Negotiated a settlement in a Section 1983