Joel Roberts serves as BakerHostetler's Aerospace and Defense Industry team co-leader. He is a civil trial lawyer who focuses his practice on eminent domain, commercial litigation, construction litigation and government contracts law. For more than 10 years, Joel has represented property owners and condemning authorities in eminent domain matters.
Joel also maintains a very active commercial litigation practice, where he focuses on representing defense contractors and design and construction firms in various government contracting, professional liability, construction defect and general business matters. Joel's broad litigation background greatly enhances his ability to represent property owners involved in property rights litigation.
Joel is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Joel currently serves as chairman of the board of a national consulting and engineering firm focusing on defense and public sector projects. Joel's diverse professional experiences provide him with a rich understanding of the challenges facing individuals and businesses, enhancing the advice and representation he is able to provide. Joel holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend and a Florida "Super Lawyer."