Joseph P. Griffith

Joe Griffith is a trial lawyer who focuses on commercial, business, and products liability litigation. His trial practice is national, extending to both federal and state courts across the country including class actions multidistrict litigations (MDLs). Joe is a passionate advocate for his clients, handling cases ranging from complex commercial litigation to mass torts to high stakes, single-plaintiff cases. A Past-President of the Dallas Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Joe is a frequent speaker on issues relating to trial strategy and federal court practice.

In addition to his professional practice, Joe is a civic leader and involved in numerous community service and bar association activities. He is an active leader of the Federal Bar Association on a local and national level. Nationally, Joe has served a variety of positions including on the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee. Joe has been recognized by numerous publications for his legal work, including The Best Lawyers in America, D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas, and Texas Super Lawyers. Joe is AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent (5.0/5.0) by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

By understanding his clients’ business objectives, Joe works with his clients to create and manage a strategic and cost-effective plan at the outset of litigation.

Following law school, Joe served as a law clerk to The Honorable Frank Montalvo of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Concentrations

•Trial practice
•Consumer protection litigation
•Business disputes
•Construction litigation
•Class actions and multidistrict litigation
•Complex commercial litigation and arbitration
•Product liability litigation
•Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation
•Banking litigation

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Frank Montalvo, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
•Team Member, Law360 'Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 and 2021-2022
•Listed, D Magazine, 'Best Lawyers in Dallas,' 2019, 2021 and 2023-2026
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2011-2018 and 2025
•'Up-And-Coming 100,' 2017-2018
•'Rising Star,' 2011-2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Recipient, 'Inaugural Bob Black Bar Leaders' Award, 2013
•Merit Selection and Appointment Panel for Magistrate Judgeship, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2012
•Selected, Business Council for the Arts, Leadership Arts Institute Class, 2012-2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0