Joe Walsh is a litigator and former federal prosecutor. He represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes civil disputes, internal investigations and criminal prosecutions. A seasoned advocate, Joe has tried cases, authored winning dispositive briefs, and has argued critical motions and appeals before trial and appellate courts. Beyond his work in courtrooms, Joe regularly provides clients with strategic advice on enterprise risks and opportunities.
Joe rejoined BakerHostetler in 2026 after serving as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. As an AUSA, Joe investigated and prosecuted a wide array of cases and worked hand-in-hand with state and federal law enforcement agencies. One of his trial victories included convicting two brothers and a public official on multiple fraud, money laundering, bribery, and public corruption counts, and obtaining restitution orders totaling over $20 million. Joe also regularly represented the government in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and achieved an undefeated record in twelve appeals.
Before working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joe was a commercial litigator. He managed cases from start to finish in state and federal courts and before domestic and international arbitration panels. His experiences included representing manufacturers, food and beverage distributors, aviation and automotive companies, and private equity firms in matters involving contract breaches, trade secrets, civil fraud, business torts and public nuisances.
Outside of work, Joe is committed to legal education and mentoring. He is an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University, where he teaches practical lawyering skills to first-year law students.
