Atty. Josh Brandau
Josh Brandau is a seasoned commercial litigator who resolves complex, high-stakes disputes in courts and arbitration nationwide. Known for his strategic insight and clear communication, he advises clients across industries with a practical, results-driven approach that aligns legal strategies with broader business goals.
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Josh Brandau is a business and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Josh Brandau is a seasoned commercial litigator who resolves complex, high-stakes disputes in courts and arbitration nationwide
- Known for his strategic insight and clear communication, he advises clients across industries with a practical, results-driven approach that aligns legal strategies with broader business goals
- Josh is a skilled commercial litigator with a reputation for delivering clear, strategic counsel in high-stakes disputes across the nation, in both federal and state courts, as well as before arbitration panels
- With a reputation for handling high-stakes disputes, Josh represents clients in complex business litigation, including in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, theft of trade secrets, and other high-stakes issues
- He works with a diverse range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals and mid-sized businesses to large corporations, across industries such as entertainment and sports, healthcare, real estate, cannabis, and financial services and banking
- Clients rely on Josh’s strategic thinking, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication to achieving results
- His ability to simplify complex legal issues and develop clear, actionable strategies makes him a trusted advisor
- Whether resolving disputes early through negotiation or preparing for trial, Josh is committed to aligning his legal work with his clients’ long-term business objectives
- His approach is practical, outcome-oriented, and focused on delivering results
- Josh’s practice spans all phases of litigation, including pleadings, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, and trial
- Known for his proactive approach to risk management and attention to detail, Josh is skilled at developing and executing strategies that position cases for successful resolution
- His clients value his ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that legal strategies support their broader business goals
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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