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Joel is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He is a member of the firm’s National Security practice team, a co-leader of the firm’s Middle East Practice Group and a Certified Mediator.

For more than 10 years, Joel has served as chairman of the board of a subsidiary of a multinational consulting firm, under FOCI, focusing on classified defense and public sector projects. He is a Certified Director and obtained the status of Leadership Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend and a Florida “Super Lawyer.”

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J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1999, 

B.S., International Relations, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1990, 

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<li>The Best Lawyers in America®
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<li>Florida: Commercial Litigation (2023 to 2025)</li>
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<li>Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent</li>
<li>Orlando Business Journal &#8220;Veteran of Influence&#8221; (2018)</li>
<li>Florida Trend &#8220;Legal Elite&#8221; (2010 to 2012)</li>
<li>Florida &#8220;Super Lawyer&#8221; (2011 to 2020)</li>
<li>&#8220;Million Dollar Advocate&#8221; having successfully obtained a client an award in excess of $1,000,000 (2004)</li>
<li>U.S. News &amp; World Reports: Past member of the &#8220;Law Firm of the Year&#8221; for Eminent Domain and Condemnation (2013)</li>
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<li>Work closely with the general counsel of publicly traded companies in advising management and the boards of directors and committees in connection with corporate governance matters and evolving best practices, including board and committee operations, advising on self-evaluation processes and ESG.</li>
<li>Advised a global MENA-based client on designing and implementing board and corporate governance structures and policies, best practices, auditing and compliance.</li>
<li>Advised a foreign defense contractor on establishing a U.S. subsidiary, under FOCI, to conduct classified work for the U.S. federal government.</li>
<li>Advised a global defense contractor on updating a regulatory compliance program, including training and internal auditing of the program.</li>
<li>Advised a major energy company regarding the FCPA risks and requirements associated with doing business in Africa.</li>
<li>Successfully pursued a client’s $3.5 million insurance claim against the federal government and insurance agent.</li>
<li>Successfully represented a client in a patent and trade secret dispute resulting in an arbitration award in excess of $4.5 million.</li>
<li>Provided condemnation advice to a natural gas pipeline company.</li>
<li>Resolved numerous eminent domain matters and provided advice to individuals and corporations on eminent domain matters throughout the country.</li>
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