Biography
Joshua Woods is a Principal in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young. His practice focuses on sophisticated complex commercial contract disputes arising from major industrial projects, including pipelines, gas processing facilities, air separation units, and petroleum storage infrastructure, as well as large-scale commercial developments, such as multi-family residential construction, high-rise apartments and condominiums, large-scale network infrastructure, and utility locating services. Joshua brings extensive experience in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular strategic command of e-discovery. Leveraging a deep understanding of both legal and technical frameworks, Joshua excels at managing and directing large-scale data productions involving multiple parties and vast volumes of electronically stored information. Clients value his precision, technical fluency, and results-driven approach in navigating the increasingly complex data landscape of modern construction disputes. During his time at South Texas College of Law, Joshua distinguished himself by graduating cum laude while serving as Managing Editor of Currents, the Journal of International Economic Law, and as a member of the school’s nationally recognized advocacy program.
Education
- South Texas College of Law – J.D., cum laude, 2013
- Texas State University – M.A. Legal Studies, 2010
- Texas State University – B.P.A., 2007
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2023 – 2025): Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, & Litigation – Construction
Judicial Experience
- Clerked for Chief Justice Kem Thomson Frost and Justice Tracy Christopher for the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Texas Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Construction Section
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Courts: Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas