With a unique background in writing and music composition, Joe brings unmatched creativity to analyzing and solving complex legal problems.
Because of his creative approach to talking and writing about the law, Joe is frequently tapped to represent clients in appellate and trial courts, when compelling written communication matters most. He has advocated for clients through all stages of litigation, including at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as in trial courts across the country.
Joe’s practice spans a broad range of legal subject matters, including constitutional and statutory challenges to government action at the local, state and federal levels; land use, zoning and property rights; commercial contracts; and class action defense. He serves clients of varying disciplines, including 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.