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Patella, Joseph A.

Andrews Kurth LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 850-2839
Fax: (212) 850-2929
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Websites associated with this firm:http://www.andrewskurth.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Counsel, since January 1, 2008
Lawyer Overview
Joseph's practice focuses on commercial litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings throughout the country. He has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, involving class actions, business contracts, employment issues, financial services, accountant's liability, equipment leasing, deceptive trade practices, insurance and art recovery.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
West Practice Categories
Litigation & Appeals
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1997
- New Jersey, 1997
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1999
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of New York (Member)
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of New Jersey (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, "Drafting Agreements with a Litigator's Eye: A Practical Guide"
- Speaker, "Internet Jurisdiction: An International Primer"
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York,
1996
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Honors Society, President - Fordham University, Bronx, New York,
1993
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Articles
Published Works
- "Missing the IDEA: New York's Segregated Special Education System", 4 J.L. & POLY 239, 1995
Office Information
Address
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phones
(212) 850-2839
Faxes
(212) 850-2929