José M. (Joe) Rubio

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Joe Rubio litigates a range of commercial disputes, especially partnership and real estate matters. No matter the nature or scope of the case or the amount at stake, he makes each client feel like they are his only client, earning their trust every day.

Joe represents small businesses, middle-market companies, residential and commercial landlords, property owners, and investors. He appears in state and federal courts across Texas to bring and defend cases involving breach of contract, partner and shareholder interests, liens, product liability, oil and gas issues, and probate contests. From pre-suit investigation through discovery, trial, appeal, and resolution, Joe implements and manages litigation strategies, keeping clients apprised and quickly responding to their needs and requests.

Because of his vast subject matter knowledge and involvement at every stage of litigation, Joe gives clients what they want and need most—judgment. He recognizes when a quick settlement is best for the business and when a trial is the only way to enforce or defend the client's interests.

As a junior lawyer, Joe's insurance defense and transportation-related claims gave him early access to the courtroom and trial work. He litigated cases with successful results in San Antonio, Laredo, Zapata County, and other parts of South Texas, a region traditionally unfriendly to defendants. Because of this boots-on-the-ground experience and fluency in Spanish, Joe is a valuable resource to Dykema teams representing clients in South Texas courts.

Growing up in a family of lawyers, Joe saw firsthand that a law degree could provide him opportunities to solve people's problems. He still feels that way—if someone he knows has a legal problem, he wants to be their first call regardless of the issue.

When a client retains me, I see it as their investment in me. I don't take that trust and confidence lightly.
      • The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2013
      • The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 2010, Texas Cowboys, Member, 2008
  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas, 2013
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation - Real Estate, 2024

    • Named to Best Lawyers' "Ones to Watch" list for Litigation - Real Estate, 2022 and 2023

    • S.A. Scene, "Rising Star Lawyers," 2017
    • Litigation Training Committee, Co-Leader
    • Spanish

Latest News and Insights

Press Releases8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice…

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Speaking Engagements6.20.24

Emerging Trends in Employment Law and Their Impact on Your Business

Joe Rubio and Dan Stern will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW event, "Emerging Trends…

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Events3.27.24

Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses

Sean Buckley and Joe Rubio will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW Lunch and Learn…

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