Joe is part of the Business Litigation practice group and has extensive litigation experience representing small and medium-sized companies, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Joe practices in both state and federal courts throughout the United States and has developed a reputation as a strong advocate for his clients and their interests.
Joe’s practice focuses primarily on commercial and construction litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and real estate developers in litigation arising out of design and construction defects, delay claims, mechanic’s liens, and bond claims. His other areas of expertise include litigating employment matters and business torts, such as non-compete, non-solicitation and discrimination and harassment cases, as well as breach of contract, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation claims.
Joe understands that his clients must analyze the relative risks and rewards of every dispute to determine the optimal outcome for their long term success. Because of this, he also views his job as a counselor to help offer relief, advice, and creative solutions to complex and multi-faceted problems that minimize risk and maximize reward. With this approach, Joe’s clients know he has their best interests at heart and is focused on resolving disputes in a manner that truly serves their best interests.
Prior to joining Sandberg Phoenix, Joe worked with a small St. Louis-based litigation firm representing both plaintiffs and defendants, forming a balanced understanding of the goals of each side of legal cases.
Outside the office, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, attending Cardinals and Blues games and fishing. He is also an avid golfer.
Associated General Contractors of Missouri, Member
American Subcontractors Association
American Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Federal Bar Association, St. Louis Chapter Membership Co-Chair
Lawyers Association of St. Louis
Missouri Associations of Realtors
Missouri Bar Association
St. Louis Associations of Realtors
J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
B.A. in Political Economy and a minor in Philosophy, Tulane University
Missouri Realtor License
Illinois
Missouri
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
United States District Court for teh Northern District of Illinois
Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, Board Member
St. Louis University High School Alumni Board, Member