An award-winning legal writer and seasoned oral advocate, Joe gives clients the upper hand on appeal and in complex litigation.
Joe has briefed appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the D.C., Seventh, Eighth and Federal Circuits; and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Georgia Supreme Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Illinois Appellate Court. He has orally argued appeals in the Seventh Circuit, the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Joe also litigates administrative appeals and high-stakes disputes in trial courts across the country. No matter the forum, Joe draws on a unique background in freelance journalism and music composition, bringing unmatched creativity to analyzing complex legal issues.
Joe specializes in challenges to government action, including judicial review of decisions issued by federal agencies, state agencies and local governments. He also has significant experience defending class actions and litigating cases involving issues of constitutional law; land use, zoning and property rights; and international trade law. He serves clients in various sectors, including food and agribusiness, telecommunications infrastructure, and traditional and renewable energy, among others.
In addition to writing as an advocate for his clients, Joe regularly publishes scholarly and popular articles on issues of constitutional law, legal interpretation and appellate practice. His latest article, "Judicial Deference to Municipal Interpretation," was published in the Fordham Urban Law Journal. His written work has also appeared in the SMU Law Review, the Villanova Law Review, the University of Cincinnati Law Review, the Yale Journal on Regulation Notice & Comment, Wisconsin Lawyer (where he serves on the editorial board), the Foundation for Economic Education, InBusiness Madison, Law360, Our Lives and elsewhere. Joe’s articles have been cited in state and federal judicial opinions.