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., Federal, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; the supreme courts of Wisconsin and Georgia; and the appellate courts of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri. He has orally argued appeals in the Seventh Circuit (including en banc), 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 music composition to bring unmatched creativity to analyzing and writing about 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 and administrative law; land use, zoning, and permitting; and international trade law. He serves clients in various industries, including telecommunications, traditional and renewable energy, food and agribusiness, real estate, and healthcare, among others.
In addition to writing as an advocate for his clients, Joe has published several scholarly and popular articles on constitutional law and appellate practice. His work has appeared in the SMU Law Review, the Villanova Law Review, the University of Cincinnati Law Review, the Fordham Urban Law Journal, the Yale Journal on Regulation Notice & Comment, Law360, Wisconsin Lawyer (where he serves on the editorial board), and elsewhere. Joe’s articles have been cited in state and federal judicial opinions.