An award-winning legal writer, Joe gives clients the upper hand on appeal, when compelling written advocacy matters most.
Joe has represented clients’ interests in state and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He also routinely handles administrative appeals and other 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 and writing about complex legal issues.
Joe’s practice spans a broad range of legal subject matters. He specializes in challenges to government action, including attacks on the validity and enforcement of statutes, regulations and ordinances, as well as review of decisions issued by federal agencies, state agencies and local governments. His experience also extends to other areas of constitutional law; land use, zoning and property rights; and class action defense. He serves clients of varying disciplines, such as real estate developers, construction companies, traditional and renewable energy providers, and agribusiness operations of all kinds – from small and large farms to food manufacturers to business brokers.
In addition to writing as an advocate for his clients, Joe is a published scholar on topics of constitutional law and judicial authority. His latest article, Article III, Judicial Restraint, and this Supreme Court, was published in the SMU Law Review. His written work has also appeared at Wisconsin Lawyer, where he serves on the editorial board, as well as The Foundation for Economic Education, Law360 and elsewhere.