A proven problem-solver, Joe represents clients in high stakes commercial litigation with a focus on financial services, energy, insurance, retail and the art world.

With significant experience in federal and state trial courts and arbitration proceedings, Joe is called upon by business leaders to handle their most sensitive matters. Joe has developed a long-term relationship with his clients by balancing an aggressive litigation posture with a sensitivity to controlling expenses and maximizing efficiency. Among his clients, Joe has represented one of the world’s leading auction houses for over 14 years in a wide array of commercial disputes. Prior to working at the firm, Joe worked as Litigation Counsel for a Fortune 100 financial services company where he managed complex litigation throughout the country. Having spent time as “the client,” Joe carries this perspective with him in every case he handles. In addition to battling adversaries in the courtroom, Joe's practice also includes advising corporate clients on ways to manage and control litigation risks, including oversight of internal investigations.

Representation

• Representation of renowned New York auction house for more than a decade in fine art disputes concerning such issues as authenticity, title, attribution, provenance, fraud, deceptive practices, copyright, UCC compliance, consignment rights and lending transactions.
• Representation of leading North American manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in wide range of commercial disputes throughout the country.
• Representation of renewable energy provider in arbitration brought against engineering firm for faulty design of pipeline that supplied steam to an assembly plant operated by General Motors.
• Representation of investor in Singapore arbitration before The International Chamber of Commerce in dispute over ownership of power plant located in Pakistan.
• Representation of foreign state and museum seeking recovery of 16th century volume of prints and drawings taken during World War II.
• Representation of cookware manufacturer in California consumer class action alleging violations of Song-Beverly Credit Card Act.

• Representation of real estate lender in multiple disputes arising from the finance, construction, operation and management of a New York City hotel.
• Representation of telecommunications company in New York class action alleging Federal Communications Act violations.
• Representation of Cayman Island entity in Delaware shareholder derivative dispute seeking majority control of Latin American food distributor.
• Representation of hotel and hospitality business in wage and hour dispute under Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Representation of senior secured creditor of bankrupt entity in malpractice action brought against entity’s accountants.
• Representation of accounting firm in Florida class action concerning massive fraud perpetrated on investors of viatical life settlements.
• Representation of financial services firm in insurance dispute brought by popular musical recording artist.

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Education
JD, Brooklyn Law School, President, Moot Court Honors Society, 1996BA, Fordham University, cum laude, 1993

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