Joe Schreiber
Associate
Diana Alday
713.223.2300 x2534
Joseph M Schreiber's practice focuses on commercial litigation, both on the plaintiff and defendant sides; including breach of contract, patent infringement litigation and copyright litigation, among other areas of litigation. He previously practiced at Porter & Hedges LLP, focusing on commercial litigation and toxic and mass torts. He has represented clients in the chemical, auto, energy, tire, pharmaceutical, architectural and engineering fields.
Representative Matters
Prosecuted copyright infringement claim as attorney of record in federal court for architect against two restaurant conglomerates. Settlement funded for original demand within five months of filing suit.
Won summary judgment on seven consolidated asbestos cases in Nueces County, leading general-issue argument for more than 40 defendants against 69 plaintiffs.
Successful defense of $14 million indemnity claim for alleged personal injuries, forcing dismissal of all defendants.
Lead attorney defending breach of contract claims for architecture firm regarding West African hospital project. Settled one claim favorably and won dismissal of the other.
Led effort to overturn Travis County Standing Order on service of process in asbestos cases, regaining defendants’ right to due process in service of petitions; completing alternate strategy in six months where traditional defendants’ committee had failed for six years.
Publications and Speeches
"Update on Products' Liability Law: A Study of Three Cases," Texas Product Liability Law for Engineers: Understanding and Reducing Risk, Houston, TX, November 29, 2007
Education
J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2002
B.A., cum laude, Macalester College, 1997
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section
Noteworthy
Texas Rising Star, 2005 - 2008