During the course of his legal career, Joe has litigated, tried and prosecuted appeals in numerous complex civil cases, including the defense and prosecution of coverage litigation on behalf of insurance companies, the defense of companies and individuals in general commercial, personal injury and other litigation, and the representation of insurers and insureds in bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, he also represents insurers and reinsurers in industry-related litigation. Joe regularly handles a diverse assortment of civil matters and insurance coverage cases, and also provides coverage opinions and policy-drafting advice to insurers.
Upon earning his degree from Columbia University School of Law, Joe served as law clerk to the Honorable Mark A. Sullivan, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, from 1976 to 1977. From 1977 to 1981, he was a Judge Advocate/Area Defense Counsel in the United States Air Force, handling significant criminal trials and appeals. He also provided legal support in connection with aircraft accident investigations and represented the Department of Defense in rate hearings before the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.
Practices
Education
- Columbia University School of Law, JD, 1976
- Columbia Journal of Environmental Law, Editor
- Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, BS, Foreign Service, 1973, cum laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- District of Columbia
- United States Courts of Appeal: Third Circuit, Sixth Circuit
- United States District Courts: Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of New Jersey, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
- United States Tax Court
- United States Court of Military Appeals
Professional Memberships
- Intellectual Property Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, former Vice-Chair
Languages
- English
Honors & Awards
- Twice awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for exceptional service