Joshua R. Treece

Josh is the vice chair of Woods Rogers’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group.  A seasoned litigator, Josh is highly regarded for his strategic counsel and proven ability to manage high-stakes disputes for regional and national clients. His practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and employment litigation.

Complex Commercial Litigation

Josh handles the full spectrum of high stakes business disputes. His experience spans disputes ranging from multi-million-dollar contract disputes and business torts to matters involving restrictive covenants, anti-trust, fraud, False Claims Act, RICO, defamation, and conspiracy claims. He is an effective advocate adept at navigating the most complicated commercial litigation landscapes.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Josh aggressively protects his clients' proprietary assets and market standing. His intellectual property practice focuses on litigation involving trade secrets, trademark infringement, cybersquatting, false advertising, unfair competition, and copyright infringement.

Employment Litigation

In his defense-focused employment practice, Josh routinely defends employers against a variety of claims, including retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower claims.

• BAE Sys. Ordnance Sys., Inc. v. Fluor Fed. Sols., LLC, No. 7:20-CV-587 (W.D. Va.) where Josh served as co-lead counsel representing BAE Systems Ordinance Systems, Inc. in a five-year, $200 million commercial and construction dispute against Fluor Federal Solutions, LLC. Following a three-week bench trial in 2024, Josh and team successfully defended against Fluor’s claim for $179,181,683, and the Court ultimately awarded BAE $10,247,115 on its claim for breach of contract and awarded Fluor $24,792,642 (out of the $179,181,683 sought) on its claim for breach of contract.
• McAirlaids, Inc. v. Medline Indus., Inc., 7:15-CV-00006, (W.D. Va.) where Josh and team represented McAirlaids, Inc. in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit alleging misappropriation of McAirlaids’ intellectual property, breach of contract, false advertising, passing off, counterfeiting, trade dress infringement, trademark infringement, and patent ownership/correction of inventorship.
• L-3 Nat'l Sec. Sols., Inc. v. Innovative Wireless Techs., Inc., 1:12-cv-59 (E.D. Va.) where Josh and team successfully defended Innovative Wireless Technologies (“IWT”) against claims seeking $356,520,000.00, and succeeded in dismissing claims against employees of IWT, along with fraud, tortious interference and business conspiracy claims.
• Kendrick v. Carter Bank and Trust, Inc. 4:19-cv-00047 (W.D. Va.), aff'd, No. 24-1377 (4th Cir.) where Josh and team won summary judgment on claims of disparate treatment, hostile work environment and retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the decision was upheld by the Fourth Circuit.
• Erwin v. BAE Systems, Ordnance Systems, Inc., 2:19-cv-00227 (M.D. Tenn.) where Josh won summary judgment on claims of discrimination and retaliation under Title VII, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Josh also prevailed in obtaining sanctions against the Plaintiff, who concealed evidence, perjured herself under oath and altered evidence subject to Josh’s subpoena.
• Gravely v. DePaul Community Resources 7:18-cv-00394 (W.D.Va), No. CL21-13 (Circuit Court of Floyd County), No. 220260 (Va. S. Ct.) where Josh successfully obtained dismissal of claims against DePaul seeking $20,000,000.00 for alleged gross negligence, defamation, § 1983 deprivation of constitutional rights, common law conspiracy, and common law interference with parent-child relationship/custodial rights. The Virginia Supreme Court refused Plaintiffs’ petition for appeal finding no reversible error in the Court’s dismissal of claims against DePaul and others.
• Philip Faulconer v. Centra Health Inc. 6:17-CV-00023 (W.D. Va.), aff’d, No. 18-1661 (4th Cir.) where Josh and team won summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim for retaliation under Title VII, and the decision was affirmed by the Fourth Circuit on appeal.

Recognition

Education

William & Mary Law School, J.D.

Appalachian State University, B.S.

Admissions

Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

American Bar Association

Journal of Civil Litigation, Board of Editors

Roanoke Bar Association

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National and Roanoke Valley Chapters

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Virginia Bar Association

Virginia State Bar