I have an unwavering commitment to innovation and results-driven leadership that through my legal counsel and support assists my clients in continuing to shape the landscape of global business and pioneer strategies that drive innovative business expansion, cultivate top talent, and foster sustainable organizational success.

Bio

Joseph is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience providing transactional law and general counsel services to publicly traded companies, private equity, and venture capital–backed businesses and closely held enterprises. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, leasing, complex contract negotiation, and ongoing commercial advisory across a broad range of industries, including automotive OEMs, industrial and heavy-equipment manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare. Joseph has deep expertise in complex contract drafting and management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk mitigation, advising clients on sophisticated commercial arrangements and governance matters in highly regulated environments. Further, he regularly counsels executive teams and Boards on legal strategy, dispute resolution, compliance frameworks, and fiduciary obligations. In his work as a trusted legal advisor to senior executives, investors, and high-net-worth clients, including leaders of Fortune 50 and Global 1,000 companies, Joseph is known for delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal guidance that aligns risk with strategic objectives. In addition, Joseph possesses significant cross-border experience, advising clients operating in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on M&A transactions, business formation, capital deployment, and global expansion. Joseph is skilled in presenting complex legal issues to stakeholders and Boards in a clear, concise, and actionable manner, with a reputation for sound judgment, discretion, and results-driven counsel.

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Colorado State University Alumni Association – Board of Directors, President and Past President of the Board (2008–2017)
  • Dallas Children’s Theater – Board of Trustees (2003–2010)
  • Served as key legal advisor and business strategist for major Fortune 500 heavy-equipment manufacturer and its international dealer network on large-scale, cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
  • High-level counsel and strategy to automotive manufacturing industry and facilitating multi-billion-dollar capital expansions.
  • Advised global companies on strategic partnerships, risk management, and international compliance obligations for multi-continent automotive manufacturing and distribution.
  • Oversaw legal strategy and due diligence for the disposition of auto lending assets, achieving substantial operational cost savings and ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance.
  • Senior Advisor to venture capital firm, structuring early-stage high-tech impact investments, including subscription agreements, limited partnership formation, and governance.
  • Automotive and Industrial OEMs and Dealerships
  • Land Development, Construction, and Real Estate
  • Software and Technology