Joey Piorkowski
Biography
Joey Piorkowski is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright's Dallas office, which he joined in 2015. He advises and represents clients across a broad range of matters, including complex commercial disputes, products liability cases, intellectual property disputes, and employment-related litigation.
Joey has substantial experience litigating cases in state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings nationwide. He has successfully tried several cases to verdict and has taken the lead on numerous pre-trial matters, including obtaining temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and arguing dispositive, discovery, and evidentiary motions. Joey also has extensive experience managing large-scale discovery in complex matters, including leveraging artificial intelligence tools and technology-assisted review to drive efficiency and control costs.
Joey has an active pro bono practice in which he has successfully represented clients in landlord-tenant, property, and contract disputes, as well as adoption proceedings. Most recently, Joey tried a case in Dallas, Texas, in which he secured an award for tenant in a breach of contract case against her landlord. Joey also frequently volunteers with the veterans' legal clinic.
Professional experience
Representative experience
Representative experience
Commercial Litigation
- Obtained a complete defense verdict for a mortgage company in a two-week federal jury trial in the Northern District of Texas involving claims for breach of contract, tortious interference with business relations, and conspiracy to breach fiduciary duties.
Obtained a complete defense award for a countertop distributor in an arbitration proceeding involving a breach-of-contract claim brought by a minority shareholder.
Secured summary judgement for a Brazilian bank in breach-of-contract action against a borrower.
Secured dismissal in federal court on behalf of a telecommunications company in a breach-of-contract action.
Defended telecommunications companies in qui tam actions nationwide involving claims for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of the False Claims Act.
Secured summary judgment for a Texas bank in a breach-of-contract action against a borrower.
- Represented an Australian jewelry distributor in a breach-of-contract and fraud action against a manufacturer.
- Defended a real estate company in a breach-of-contract claim brought by a third-party contractor and secured full indemnification for all defense costs.
- Defended a mortgage company in litigation involving claims for breach of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, and tortious interference with business relationships.
- Defended a global accounting group in a securities fraud class action.
- Defended a healthcare company in a breach-of-contract action brought by an insurance company.
- Defended a global IT services and consulting company in a breach-of-contract dispute.
- Defended a third-party logistics company in multiple breach-of-contract actions.
- Defended a telecommunications company in breach-of-contract actions in bankruptcy court.
- Defended a healthcare company in a breach-of-contract and breach-of-fiduciary-duty dispute brought by a minority shareholder.
- Defended a property management company in a housing discrimination action.
Products Liability & Personal Injury Litigation
- Obtained a complete defense verdict for an energy company in a Dallas County trial involving claims of negligence and gross negligence.
- Secured dismissal in federal court on behalf of a medical device manufacturer in a class action involving claims for breach of warranty and violations of the Florida Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Defended a manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials in a products liability action.
- Defended an energy company in a personal injury action involving claims of negligence and gross negligence.
Intellectual Property Litigation
- Represented a countertop distributor in a complex dispute involving claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, and breach of contract.
- Represented a national retailer of personal care, fragrance, and beauty products in a trademark infringement action.
- Defended a multinational cybersecurity company in an action involving claims of patent infringement.
Employment Representation
- Secured a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction for a nationwide furniture manufacturer in an employment dispute.
Defended an ambulatory care company in a breach-of-contract dispute arising from a former employee’s employment agreement.
Drafted employment agreements, including restrictive covenants, for a mortgage company.
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers, 2021 - 2026
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers, 2021 - 2026
- Texas Rising Star, Business Litigation, Thomson Reuters, 2024-2025
Education
Education
JD, The University of Texas School of Law, 2015
BS, magna cum laude, Finance, Clemson University, 2008
Admissions
Admissions
- District of Columbia Bar
- Texas State Bar
Speaking engagements
Speaking engagements
Presenter, AI In the Law (CLE Presentation)