Joe takes a cost-effective, tactical approach to meeting client objectives in complex litigation.

As set forth in his Representative Matters, Joe has a record of prevailing at the earliest stages of the litigation and preserving the outcome on appeal. In several of those cases, the clients were spared costly and burdensome discovery.

In addition to serving as lead trial counsel, Joe has more than 25 years of experience as a trusted adviser, providing counseling and advice to in-house legal teams, and managing various litigation, regulatory and compliance matters.

Areas of Concentration

• Class Action Litigation
• Securities Litigation
• Cannabis Litigation
• Government, Regulatory and Internal Investigations
• Insurance Litigation
• Consumer Fraud Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Complex Commercial Litigation

Testimonials and Peer Reviews

• Clients quoted in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA praised Joe’s trial skills and legal knowledge, noting he “has great command of the law” and is “business-savvy” in litigation involving commercial and securities disputes.
• Joe has been awarded the AV “Preeminent” Rating — the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His clients and peers quoted in Martindale-Hubbell praise his strategic thinking and execution, noting he “is an exceptional litigator and strategist” with “stellar written and oral advocacy skills.” One client noted that “Joe is smart, well versed in the law and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right, the first time.”*
• Joe is also listed annually as a “Local Litigation Star” in Benchmark Litigation.

* Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.