Attorney Profiles

Joseph practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on creditors' rights, representation of banks and financial institutions, and UCC litigation.  Joe also has significant experience representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and receivership proceeding and representing governmental entities, including the Florida Department of Financial Services.   

Joseph earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Boston University School of Law.  While in law school, Joe spent over a year as a student-attorney, representing indigent clients in immigration proceedings. Among other successes, Joe successfully appealed and overturned two cases denying applicants asylum.  Additionally, while in law school, Joe volunteered with an immigrant rights organization and taught writing seminars for the National Black College Alliance.

Joseph earned his bachelor's degree in only three years, graduating cum laude with a degree in International Area Studies from Drexel University and with distinct honors from Pennoni Honors College .  While in college, Joe interned for a United States Senator and researched for a United States Representative.  He was also president of Drexel's Biddle Law Society.

Joseph was raised in the Philadelphia, PA area.  He speaks Spanish fluently.

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2007
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2008

Education

• Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 2007
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: J. Liacos Distinguished Scholar (awarded to top 10% of second-year class)
  
  
• Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2004
  Bachelor of Arts, International Area Studies
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Honors: Graduated in 3 years; awarded distinct honors from Pennoni Honors College
  Honors: President, Biddle Law Society