Our Associates
Joseph O'Bell
Joseph O’ Bell joined Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton in 2019.
Joseph has been involved in transactional work and litigation through out the state of Texas since becoming licensed to practice law in 2009.
Joseph also worked for Governor Rick Perry in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund and for Governor Greg Abbott in the Governor’s University Research Initiative.
Joseph served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Pflugerville from 2013 to 2016.
Joseph also previously served as Chief Legal Officer of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR), a publicly traded company (currently known as MBG Holdings Inc $MBGH) as well as General Counsel for AMR Resources, LLC.
Joseph currently serves on the Civil Courts Committee of the New York City Bar Association.
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Joseph’s practice areas include:
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Transactional work
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Corporate law and formation
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Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
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Real Estate
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Business Disputes
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Outside General Counsel
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Corporate Secretary work
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Construction defect litigation​
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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​Admitted to practice law in Texas and New York
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State Bar of Texas (Construction Law and Corporate Counsel Sections)
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Civil Courts Committee, New York City Bar Association
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​Admitted to United States District Court Northern District of Texas
Admitted to United States District Court Southern District of Texas
Admitted to United States District Court Western District of Texas
Admitted to United States District Court Eastern District of Texas
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SEMINARS TAUGHT and ARTICLES PUBLISHED
The Case for Escalation Clauses: Texas Builder Magazine November/December 2020
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Legislative update on laws affecting Texas home builders: Greater Austin Home Builders Association newsletter- July 20, 2023
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Education
University of Texas at Brownsville:
B.A. Government - 2004
Thomas M. Cooley Law School:
J.D. 2008
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