Joe obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1996 from Widener University School of Law where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the law review. Prior to obtaining his degree, Joe worked as a claims representative for several insurance companies where he gained significant experience in defending personal injury and construction claims. As an attorney he has been defending clients in civil actions, including personal injury, products liability, medical and dental malpractice, construction and insurance coverage cases. Joe has achieved notable success in trying civil actions, including more than a hundred jury trials and arbitrations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has also lectured to and instructed law students in the art of trial advocacy.