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Joan A. Yue

Joan A. Yue

Partner

Philadelphia

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+1 215 241 7907 (Philadelphia)
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+1 215 851 1420 (Philadelphia)
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jyue@reedsmith.com
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Joan is a seasoned product liability and general commercial litigator and has handled a wide variety of matters in the trial and appellate courts involving business torts, contract disputes, loan defaults, intellectual property, commercial leasing, eminent domain, and land use, among others. Her experience in product liability and tort claims has involved the defense of automobile and equipment manufacturers, firearms and ammunitions manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care providers. She also has substantial experience in construction and surety law, providing advice on contract documentation and litigating construction disputes. She has represented sureties, owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, and disappointed bidders.

Publications

  • Co-authored a chapter in Wiley's Construction Bidding Law, titled "Protesting and Challenging the Owner's Award on State and Local Projects"

Experience

2001 Reed Smith
1990 Clerked for the Honorable Alfred L. Luongo, the late Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Legal Education

1978 J.D., Suffolk University Law School
Editor-in-chief of the Law Review

Undergraduate Education

1968 A.B., with honors, Immaculata College
President of the student association

Professional Admissions / Qualifications

  • Pennsylvania
  • Massachusetts

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the ABA's Litigation, Public Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Torts and Insurance Practice Sections
  • Served on the steering committee for the Legislation Division of the Forum on the Construction Industry from 1987 through 1991
  • Served as judge pro tem in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court's Day Backward Program; on the investigation subcommittee of the Philadelphia Bar's Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention; and on the Board of Advisors of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
  • Member and chair of a hearing committee for the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board
  • Chaired the Adoption and Foster Care Task Force of the Support Center for Child Advocates
  • Participated as a faculty member in the NITA Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Deposition Programs

Interests

Joan is an avid fan and supporter of the arts, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Singers.