Joe is of counsel to the firm. He was born and raised in nearby Circleville, Ohio and has spent his entire legal career in private practice, devoted to serving the business community in Ohio.

He enjoys family activities, living in downtown Columbus, following his favorite sports teams, and regular exercise.

Primary Practice Areas

• Business and commercial litigation including creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, Uniform Commercial Code, international sale of goods, and intellectual property
• General business representation including entity formation, dissolution, environmental liability, real estate, probate, and estate planning

Honors

• Peer review rated “AV”, from Martindale Hubbell, based upon the opinions of Judges and practicing lawyers
• Super Lawyer 2010, designating the top five percent of lawyers in Ohio

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1971 (with highest distinction)
• Juris Doctor, College of Law, The Ohio State University, 1976 (summa cum laude)

Bar Admissions

• Supreme Court of Ohio, 1976
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association