Joseph C.Van Asten (Joe)

Partner

Dallas + 1.214.969.4553

Joe Van Asten's practice focuses on construction disputes, transactions, and regulatory compliance and a variety of complex business disputes, including U.S. and international investigations. Joe has assisted clients in a range of industries, including construction, oil and gas, automotive, technology solutions, defense contractor, internet services, telecommunications, and banking.

Joe's litigation and arbitration experience includes representing companies in federal and state courts and U.S. and international arbitrations litigating construction disputes, breach of contract, oil and gas disputes, False Claims Act, defense contractor disputes, deceptive trade practices, and construction/industrial-related personal injury and wrongful death claims. He also represents clients in Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations.

In addition, Joe has counseled owners, contractors, and design professionals in drafting and negotiating contracts for large construction projects employing the spectrum of pricing and delivery models. Joe has also advised clients during the construction phase in connection with contract administration, change-order disputes, back-charge claims, and delay and disruption claims as well as assisting in a wide array of regulatory matters.

Joe also has significant pro bono experience. He has represented clients in immigration matters, civil rights matters, family law matters, judgment enforcement proceedings, and probate disputes. Joe also presented oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a Hague Convention matter.

Prior to attending law school, Joe worked as a technical director for a major cable sports network.

He is a member of the ABA Forum on Construction Law, Society of Construction Law North America, and the Dallas Bar Association.

Experience

  • TriGate Capital forms joint venture for Texas purchaseJones Day advised TriGate Capital, LLC in its joint venture for the acquisition of forty-seven acres near Lewisville, Texas.
  • Eight hospitals reach settlement in arbitration against large health plan for underpaymentsJones Day represented eight hospitals in an arbitration brought against a large health plan for underpayments.
  • IBM amicably resolves litigation over subcontractor payments related to technology system deployed at Mercedes Benz StadiumJones Day defended International Business Machine Corporation ("IBM") against claims brought by a subcontractor in connection with the construction and technology solution deployed at the Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons.
  • IBM resolves lawsuit over technology deployment during NFL stadium constructionJones Day represented International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") in a lawsuit to recover damages from the subcontractor who designed the Distributed Antenna System ("DAS") providing cellular service to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Universities defend multidistrict putative class action litigation brought by former football playersJones Day is serving as lead counsel for all NCAA member institution defendants in a multidistrict litigation ("MDL") consolidating more than 500 putative class actions brought on behalf of former football players.
  • U.S. Bank prevails on summary judgment in case alleging hundreds of millions of dollars in losses relating to residential mortgage-backed securitiesJones Day secured summary judgment on behalf of U.S. Bank National Association in a lawsuit seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged losses concerning investments in certificates issued by residential mortgage-backed securities trusts for which U.S. Bank served as trustee.
  • IBM resolves claims asserted under Texas Consumer Protection ActJones Day defended International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") in a Texas state court lawsuit alleging consumer protection and fraud in connection with referral of a mobile application development project to an IBM business partner.
  • Former CFO of publicly traded company successfully settles claims of breach of fiduciary dutyJones Day represented the former CFO of a publicly traded company in a Texas state court case alleging breach of fiduciary duty and negligence in connection with the company's accounting and disclosures.
  • Fortune 500 company defends U.S. Attorney Office's investigation into allegations under False Claims ActJones Day represented a Fortune 500 company in a multi-year investigation by the Department of Justice and other federal investigative agencies into False Claims Act allegations.
  • Former CFO of publicly traded company represented in SEC investigation involving accounting and disclosure issuesJones Day represented the former CFO of a publicly traded company in an SEC investigation involving accounting and disclosure issues.
  • Fortune 500 defense contractor represented in litigation over alleged breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secretsJones Day represented a Fortune 500 defense contractor in a suit against another defense contractor over breach of a subcontract and misappropriation of trade secrets involving complex technology and issues of compliance with contract specifications and test procedures.
  • Fortune 500 health insurer represented in litigation over alleged submission of fraudulent claims and violation of anti-kickback related exclusions in health plansJones Day represented a Fortune 500 health insurer in litigation over alleged submission of fraudulent claims and violation of anti-kickback related exclusions in health plans.
  • Iranian Christian convert obtains relief under the Convention Against TortureOur client participated in the 2009 post-election protests in Iran.
  • Fortune 500 telecommunications company undergoes internal investigation involving allegations of potential misconduct by employeesJones Day conducted an internal investigation for a Fortune 500 telecommunications company involving allegations of potential misconduct by employees.