Joseph is an employment litigator and counselor who assists companies with workplace issues that arise inside or outside of the courtroom. As a litigator, he defends employers in federal and state courts against a wide range of single-plaintiff or class action lawsuits including matters involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation; employee policies, procedures, or handbooks; and employment contracts or wage-and-hour disputes.
Experience
Representative matters
Represented New York City restaurant in a wage-and-hour class action lawsuit alleging violations of New York’s pay frequency law.
Provided guidance to international automotive manufacturer on compliance with New York state’s paid sick leave law.
Represented national insurance company before a New York intermediary appeals court, which resulted in dismissing former employee’s appeal of a post-hearing New York State Division of Human Rights’ decision.
Represented New York City restaurant in a wage-and-hour class action lawsuit alleging violations of New York’s pay frequency law.
Provided guidance to international automotive manufacturer on compliance with New York state’s paid sick leave law.
Represented national insurance company before a New York intermediary appeals court, which resulted in dismissing former employee’s appeal of a post-hearing New York State Division of Human Rights’ decision.
Represented New York City food establishment in an audit by the New York State Department of Labor.
Successfully obtained dismissal of three discrimination matters brought by former federal court employees against one United States District Court.
Recognitions
- Recognized as a 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Awarded the 2023 U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Judge Caleb R. Layton, III Service Award for successful pro bono representation
Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, 2018, J.D.
- Hofstra University, 2015, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa member
Professional admissions & qualifications
- New York
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York