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Joseph’s practice is concentrated in the areas of regulation of financial services firms, securities litigation and commercial litigation.

For fifteen years, I have been actively involved in environmental law, both as an attorney and as a regulator. I am a partner at the law firm of Frantz Ward in Cleveland and head the firm’s environmental practice. I represent businesses in all areas of federal and state environmental law, including laws governing hazardous waste clean up, brownfield redevelopment, solid waste, water, wetland and air regulation. Prior to joining Frantz Ward, I was in the senior management of Ohio EPA, holding the positions of Director, Assistant Director and Chief Legal Council. I also worked in the Ohio Attorney General's Office...

During his 30 plus years experience as an Attorney in California, Mr. Smith has handled nearly every kind of criminal case and is widely recognized by the Courts, Prosecutors and his peers as one of the area’s top Criminal Defense Attorneys. The overwhelming majority of Criminal Cases resolve through negotiation and plea bargaining. In fact, less than 3% of all criminal cases actually go on to Jury Trial, usually when the settlement offer from the prosecutor or the Court does not match the specific circumstance of the case. If you must go to trial, put Mr. Smith’s courtroom skills...

I represent people and companies facing inquiries by government agencies. I have more than 30 years experience dealing with government both as an attorney representing clients and as a federal prosecutor. I have extensive experience with inquiries regarding multiple agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the NY Department of Taxation and Finance, the US and NY Department of Labor as well as various district attorneys and United States Attorneys.