Joe R. Hinojosa - San Antonio, TX
Attorney at Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C.
Corporation and Partnership Disputes Lawyers in San Antonio, TX
One Elm Place 11107 Wurzbach Rd. Suite 701 San Antonio, TX 78230 - 2500
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28
Years
Experience
San Antonio Corporation and Partnership Disputes Lawyer
Updated: 01/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporation and Partnership Disputes
- Construction and Real Estate Disputes
- Condemnation
- Business Disputes
- Civil Forfeitures
- Estate, Trust, Probate Law and Disputes
- Arbitration
- Administrative Law Disputes
- Appeals
Attorney Information
Overview
Joe began his legal career with the Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison & Tate, Inc. in the fall of 1998 as a corporate attorney. In 1999, he joined Oppenheimer's Litigation Practice Group. From 1999 to 2010, Joe handled consumer and commercial claims on behalf of corporations, partnerships and other business entities. He handled construction, condemnation, landlord/tenant and real estate related litigation for private companies as well as public agencies and entities. He also handled claims by and against trustees and estate fiduciaries. As a fiduciary litigator, he has extensive experience in the areas of will contests, breaches of fiduciary duty with regard to the management and administration of trusts and estates, objections to accounts, will and trust interpretation, powers of attorney, guardianship, heirship, declaratory judgments, interpleader actions, fees disputes, and removal actions, among other litigation matters. He also handles claims in connection with civil forfeitures on behalf of individuals and private companies in both State and Federal Courts.
In February of 2010, Joe and his long time colleague and co-counsel on numerous trials and appeals, Paul D. Barkhurst Jr., established the law firm of Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C.. Barkhurst & Hinojosa, P.C. continues to concentrate in the areas of civil litigation with a focus on Condemnation, Construction, Real Estate, Business, Estate/Trust Disputes and appeals.
Married for over 23 years to his college sweetheart and father to three wonderful children
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient of the 2014 Peacemaker Award from the San Antonio Bar Association
- Named Texas Rising Star in 2006 (Texas Monthly Magazine)
Other Sources of Feedback About Joe R. Hinojosa
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1998
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Law Journal: St. Mary’s Law Journal, Executive Editor, 1997 - 1998
Non Legal Education
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The University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, 1992
B.A.
Major: Criminal Justice
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Shareholder
Past Positions
- Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison & Tate, Inc., Corporate Attorney, 1998 - 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- San Antonio Bar Foundation
- Federal Courts Committee, Community Relations Chair
- Trial advocacy coach for Fox Tech High School Mock Trial
- Assist with annual Essay Contest at Law & Research Magnet School-
- Member of 2006 Alexander E. Briseño Leadership Development Program (Sponsored by San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
- Say Si Youth Arts program, Volunteer Small Scale Art Event
Representative Cases
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City of San Antonio v. Alamo Aircraft Supply Inc., et. al., 2014 WL 3927722 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, n.p.h.)
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City of San Antonio v. Rogers Shavano Ranch, Ltd et al., No. 04-13-00623-CV (Tex.App.-San Antonio, Mar. 27, 2014, pet filed)
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City of San Antonio v. Kopplow Development, Inc., No. 04-09-00403-CV, 2010 WL 4336172 (Tex.App-San Antonio, Nov. 3, 2010, pet filed)
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San Antonio Independent School Dist. City of San Antonio ex rel. San Antonio Water System, 2004 WL 2450919 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, pet. denied)
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Patillo v. City of San Antonio, acting by and through the San Antonio Water System, 161 S.W.2d 608 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, pet. denied)
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DRC Distributors, Ltd et al. v. Joiner, 2006 WL 328124, (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi, no pet.)
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Bechtel Corporation v. City of San Antonio et al., 2006 WL 228689 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, dism'd by agr.)
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In re Peggy Jean (Lynch) Sackheim, et al., No. 04-06-00408-CV (Tex.App.-San Antonio, original proceeding)
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Joiner v. Coast Paper & Supply, No. 13-07-00623-CV (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi, no pet.)
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Supreme Court of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- San Antonio Bar Association
- Mexican American Bar Association
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Contact
One Elm Place
11107 Wurzbach Rd.
Suite 701
San Antonio, TX 78230 - 2500
Phone Number: (210) 226-7800
Fax Number: (210) 226-7802
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bhlawpc.com
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