Joel Overton, Jr.
About Joel Overton, Jr.
Joel Overton, Jr. is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Joel Overton, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Dallas, TX
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