Overview

Joe’s practice focuses on real estate and general business transactions, including the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate.

Credentials

Education

  • SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2018 (Executive Editor, SMU Law Review; Order of the Coif)
  • Trinity University, B.A., Economics, 2013

Admissions

  • Texas

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), “Ones to Watch,” Real Estate Law (Dallas), 2025–2027
News & Achievements

Awards & Rankings

Vinson & Elkins Earns 305 Rankings in The Best Lawyers in America 2026, Including Five “Lawyer of the Year” Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.

August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025 • 3-minute read

Deals & Cases

Sunoco LP Announces Sale of 204 Convenience Stores to 7-Eleven, Inc.

Vinson & Elkins advised Sunoco LP in its entry into a definitive agreement for the sale of 204 convenience stores to 7-Eleven, Inc. for approximately $1.0 billion.

January 12, 2024

January 12, 2024 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

8 Rivers Announces Cormorant Clean Energy Project, the First Commercial Deployment of 8RH2 Ultra-Low Carbon Hydrogen Technology

Vinson & Elkins advised 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, in connection with the development of the Cormorant Clean Energy Project, an ultra-low-carbon ammonia production facility in Port Arthur, Texas.

January 10, 2024

January 10, 2024 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises Pacific Elm Properties, LLC in Planned Development, Lease of 500,000 Square-Foot Tower

Vinson & Elkins is advising Pacific Elm Properties, LLC in its planned development of Parkside, a 500,000 square-foot, 30-story tower located along Klyde Warren Park at the corner of North Harwood St. and Woodall Rodgers Freeway.

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Cactus Announces Agreement to Acquire FlexSteel

Vinson & Elkins advised FlexSteel Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“FlexSteel”) and its affiliates in FlexSteel’s acquisition by Cactus Inc., a leading manufacturer of pressure control equipment used during onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling, completion and production operations.

January 3, 2023

January 3, 2023 • 1-minute read