Joe Esposito is a shareholder in the Corporate and Transactional practice group. His practice focuses on opportunistic joint venture and private equity transactions with an emphasis on real estate development and core/value-add projects. These projects include multifamily, SFR/BTR, student, industrial, hospitality & lodging, office, retail and data centers located throughout the United States. He also has extensive experience with commercial real estate transactions and has represented clients in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing and development of all types of real estate.

Prior to joining the firm, Joe served in-house as corporate counsel to a real estate acquisition and development company specializing in senior living residences for independent living, assisted living and memory care communities across the United States. This experience contributed to his business-minded approach to the practice of law and helped him understand the practical, bottom-line realities that are important to clients.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., with honors, cum laude, 2012)
    • University of New Orleans (B.S., Dean's List, 2009)
      • Finance

    Bar Admission

    • Texas, 2012

    Professional Affiliations

    • Dallas Bar Association, Member
    • Dallas Bar Association Home Project, Volunteer
    • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Member
    • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Housing Crisis Centers Landlord-Tenant Workshop, Pro-bono attorney and volunteer
    • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, Pro-bono attorney and volunteer
    • Human Rights Initiative, Pro-bono attorney and volunteer

    Recognition

    • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in: 
      • Corporate Law, 2024-2025
      • Real Estate Law, 2021-2025