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About
Joseph is a litigator who represents clients in the areas of fiduciary negligence, business disputes, and eminent domain cases, as well as appellate matters.
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A Columbia native, Joseph joined the firm after serving at the Solicitor’s Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. There he prosecuted violent and non-violent cases, including financial crimes. His courtroom experience includes extensive motions and pleadings practice, and successfully obtaining jury trial convictions for animal cruelty, DUI, felony gun law violations, methamphetamine manufacturing and heroin distribution, and murder cases.

Joseph also led a countywide Animal Cruelty Prosecution Task Force, coordinated Columbia’s Homeless Court, a first in South Carolina project, and handled appellate matters for the Circuit.
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Prior to law school, Joseph worked for a community-based nonprofit public policy and electoral advocacy organization. He currently remains active in his community volunteering for Pawmetto Lifeline, South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, and various state and local Bar committees.

Outside the office, Joseph and his wife, Wizzy, are proud parents of their young children Dov and Zosia.  Joseph is a diehard Gamecock fan and endeavors to improve his golf game.   
Education
University of North Carolina
  • Bachelor of Arts, 2005
University of South Carolina
  • Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2014
  • Order of the Coif
  • Order of the Wig & Robe
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law & Education
  • Moot Court Bar
BAR ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
South Carolina
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Court of Federal Claims

​Richland County Bar Association
  • Public Service Committee
South Carolina Bar Association
  • Animal Law Committee
  • Lawyers Helping Lawyers
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
South Carolina Association for Justice
Professional experience
  • Assistant Solicitor, Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, 2014-2018
  • Law Clerk, Lewis, Babcock & Griffin, LLP, 2013-2014
recent presentations
  • 9/22 – Humane Society of the United States – Presenter, Animal Cruelty Investigations (Colleton County)
  • 4/23 -- Humane Society of the United States – Presenter, Animal Cruelty Investigations (Newberry County)
  • 3/22 – Humane Society of the United States – Presenter, Animal Cruelty & Fighting Investigations
  • 10/21 –  Kershaw County – Presenter, Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse & Neglect Cases 
  • 2/20 –  Fairfield County – Presenter, Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse & Neglect Cases
  • Co-author, Is Justice Delayed Justice Denied? South Carolina Lawyer (April, 2016)
  • 4/18 — SC Bar CLE “Practical Knowledge for ANY Attorney”– Presenter, Columbia’s Homeless Court (Columbia, SC April 26, 2018)
  • 11/18 –  SC Solicitors’ Association Annual Conference – Co-Presenter, Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse & Neglect Cases (Myrtle Beach, SC November 13, 2018)
community involvement
  • Pawmetto Lifeline, Board of Trustees, 2019-2021
  • South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, Board Chair
  • Shandon Neighborhood Council, 2017-2020

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