Profile
Joel is a member of GT’s Trial Practice Group, litigating securities class and derivative actions; Lanham Act, unfair competition, and tortious interference claims; civil RICO and insurance-related disputes. Joel also serves as a pro bono co-liaison for the firm’s Philadelphia office.
Concentrations
- Securities litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Insurance/reinsurance litigation
- Class Action litigation
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and circumstances.
Capabilities
Experience
- Representation of, and defense verdict for, insurer against bad faith claim alleging consequential eight-figure lost profits.
- Representation of, and defense verdict for, financial institution relating to claims under the Lanham Act and for false advertising, unfair competition and tortious interference with prospective contracts.
- Representation of, and defense verdict for, appliance recycling company against claims under the Lanham Act for false advertising and unfair competition.
- Representation of, and defense verdict for, commercial real estate firm in connection with civil RICO, fraud and contract claims.
- Representation of third-party fund administrator against 10b fraud and professional liability claims arising out of alleged Ponzi scheme orchestrated by hedge fund.
- Representation of company offering ecommerce services to the health and wellness industry regarding Section 10(b) securities class and derivative actions.
- Representation of former directors and officers of global consumer goods company concerning Section 11 securities class and derivative actions.
- Representation of directors and officers of co-location, data services provider in connection with state and common law securities fraud claims.
- Representation of directors of insolvent insurance company relating to state regulatory investigation and civil mismanagement claims.
- Representation of death-care services company regarding commercial torts and securities fraud claims.
- Representation of President/CEO and CFO of technology company concerning securities and common law fraud claims.
- Representation of CEO relating to breach of contract and fiduciary duty allegations.
- Representation of company offering technology and outsourcing solutions to insurers and employers against professional liability claims.
- Representation of captive insurance administrator against class action claims for fraud and negligence.
- Defense of excess insurer against coverage and bad faith claims concerning collapsed South American gold mine.
- Defense of excess insurers related to coverage action arising out of defective product claims against manufacturer/insured.
- Prosecution of underpayment of claims against insurer in liquidation on behalf of state guaranty fund.
- Defense of juvenile at re-sentencing trial to challenge constitutionality of life without parole sentence.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2020-2024
- Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Pennsylvania,” Finalist, 2018
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- Former Board Member, HelpUsAdopt.org
- Recurring Guest Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2015-Present
- Pro Bono Defense
- Volunteer, Philadelphia VIP, 2021-Present
Credentials
Education
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J.D., cum laude, Widener University School of Law, 1994
- Editor, Widener Law Review
- B.A., cum laude, Dickinson College, 1990
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania