"He is a very experienced, go-to trial lawyer... a really creative, outside-the-box thinker." - Chambers USA
Joseph represents large corporate clients in complex business and commercial disputes in federal and state courts throughout the country. These cases encompass securities law claims, shareholder derivative suits, business torts, contract disputes, class actions, product liability, defense of consumer claims, UCC matters, trade secrets, sports law and non-compete disputes. Additionally, Joe's expertise includes all types of ADR proceedings.
Joe has repeatedly received recognition from the leading client and peer review services. In Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, he has been recommended as one of Chambers USA “Leaders in their Field” among general commercial litigation lawyers. According to client feedback obtained during the Chambers USA selection process, Joe is described as a "brilliant guy who knows how to manage relationships and as such is a first port of call for a stable of large corporate clients.” Other clients commented that “he is creative and passionate” on behalf of their causes, and possesses the “ability to come up with flexible solutions” to their problems. One client says, “He makes me feel as if I were his only client. He is responsive and constantly thinking about my case."
Representative Experience
- Successfully defended CEO of HTV Industries, a Delaware corporation, from claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud brought by a minority shareholder and fellow board member. The lawsuit presented complex questions under Delaware corporate law. After multiple rounds of briefing, the Court granted our motion to dismiss in its entirety.
- Successfully defended IMG College in a putative antitrust and Lanham Act class action filed by Chris Spielman, a former collegiate and professional football star, against IMG College and The Ohio State University in federal court in Ohio. After extensive briefing, the Court granted IMG’s motion to dismiss Spielman’s claims.
- Represented Cooper Lighting LLC, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, in an action for replevin and emergency injunctive relief after the supplier of a critical subcomponent abruptly shuttered its factory. Within weeks case settled on terms highly favorable to Cooper.
- Successfully represented Eaton in breach of contract litigation against a Canadian licensee over approximately $4 million in overdue royalties. The case settled on highly favorable terms, with a $3.2 million payment to Eaton.
- Served as lead outside counsel for client in large complex contract dispute which settled with client recovering $17.5 million after two days of mediation.
- Successfully defended trade secret and breach of contract case seeking in excess of $30 million against a large multinational corporation.
- Won dismissals of three significant class actions on behalf of large national insurance company.
- Won a week long bench trial in a non-compete and trade secrets case.
- Won dismissal of a putative federal securities class action seeking in excess of $1 billion in damages for large multinational corporation.
