A trusted advisor and veteran business litigator, Joe Fulcher protects his clients’ interests in disputes and throughout the litigation process, as well as providing critical legal advice for ongoing business operations.  Joe’s diverse litigation practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, insurance, and environmental matters.  The wide range of complex business issues he litigates also involve contract, real estate, construction, employment, insurance coverage, and lender liability disputes.  In addition, Joe has significant experience handling litigation matters involving satellite and cable communications piracy, joint ventures, partnerships, trade secret misappropriation, and securities fraud.  Deeply committed to ensuring the best outcome for his clients, he views his practice as a partnership, prioritizing their interests and educating them on various options and potentialities.  Through his dedication to client service, candid advocacy and personal integrity, Joe builds lasting and meaningful relationships, bringing value to both clients and the firm.  A proud fifth generation Texan with AmLaw 200 experience, Joe is a passionate advocate for the Galveston and Houston business communities.  As a seasoned lawyer, he represents business and individual clients in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.  Rated AV® Preeminent™ (the highest peer rating – based on legal excellence and ethical standards) by Martindale, Joe represents many of the firm’s largest corporate clients in the U.S. and internationally.  Among others, his U.S. clients include American National Insurance Company, United States Automobile Association (USAA), Palladio Industries, Inc., EnerStaff, LLC, b1BANK, and Moody National Bank.  Due to his remarkable work and outstanding reputation, Joe has also developed an impressive base of Italian clients including Schiffini Mobili Cucine, S.p.A., Zuchetti, S.p.A., Sisgeo, S.r.l., and Pro-Systems, S.p.A., whom he routinely represents in litigation and transactional matters involving distribution, real estate, shareholder, and contract matters.