Joseph W. Shaneyfelt

Joseph W. Shaneyfelt is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Austin office. With a strong background in trial and motion practice, Joseph is experienced in handling all stages of litigation, and has contributed to numerous high-profile lawsuits in both federal and state trial courts. While representing clients in federal court, Joseph often serves as local counsel in patent litigation cases (particularly in Waco, Texas), where he regularly leads oral arguments, skillfully manages complex discovery disputes, drafts and argues venue challenges, and deposes damages experts in cases involving eight-and-nine-figure claims. Joseph’s patent litigation experience includes both innovative hardware such as batteries, computer servers, computer cooling systems, and LED lighting, as well as emerging software technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning, IoT, cloud services, and other Web 3.0 technology.

Joseph also litigates cases involving energy, antitrust, private equity, real estate, rail, and other commercial cases. Additionally, Joseph represents clients with open records requests, administrative appeals, and judicial review of those appeals.