Joseph is an associate in the firm’s Transactional Department, where he provides strategic counsel and litigation support across a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on municipal government. Working with the township attorney for several local governments and public entities, Joe advises elected officials, boards, and municipal departments on governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and litigation strategy. His understanding of public-sector operations and statutory frameworks allows him to deliver efficient, solutions-oriented guidance on the full spectrum of local government issues.
Joe also maintains an active litigation practice that includes complex commercial disputes and chancery matter, including trusts and estates litigation. He frequently appears in New Jersey’s Chancery Division, representing individuals and businesses in cases involving contract breaches, business disputes, fiduciary obligations, and injunctive relief. His ability to navigate both the procedural and substantive complexities of equity litigation has earned him a reputation for practical advocacy and strategic insight.
In the area of trusts and estates, Joe represents executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in will contests, fiduciary disputes, and contested probate proceedings. He is known for bringing clarity, professionalism, and sensitivity to emotionally charged family matters involving inheritance and estate administration.
Prior to joining the firm, Joe served as the first judicial law clerk to the Honorable John D. O’Dwyer, J.S.C., gaining valuable experience in legal reasoning and procedural nuance. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Newark and, reflecting his commitment to civic engagement, was appointed to the East Brunswick Township Library Board of Trustees in 2023.
Areas of Focus
Municipal Government
- Serves as attorney for local library Boards of Trustees, providing legal counsel on governance and public law issues
- Works with the township attorney for multiple New Jersey municipalities
- Advises governing bodies, departments, and boards on contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters
- Represents municipalities in litigation involving land use, employment, and statutory claims
- Prepares and reviews resolutions, ordinances, and public contracts
Chancery Litigation
- Litigates business disputes, fiduciary matters, and contract claims in the Chancery Division
- Represents executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in will contests and estate-related disputes
- Advises clients on equitable remedies and emergency relief proceedings
- Handles claims involving breaches of fiduciary duty, undue influence, and probate challenges
- Provides clear guidance through contested estate administration
- Handles complex procedural issues before equity courts
Commercial Litigation
- Represents businesses and professionals in breach of contract and business tort actions
- Develops litigation strategies tailored to closely held businesses and individual clients
- Conducts risk assessments and advises on pre-litigation resolution