Joe uses his knowledge of environmental law to help companies navigate complex commercial transactions. His practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, purchase and sale agreements, grants and subgrants, and a wide range of ancillary contracts. Joe has supported the development and transaction of more than a quarter billion USD in carbon assets, helping clients structure deals that align with evolving climate and sustainability goals.

In addition to his transactional work, Joe counsels clients on real estate, land use, and permitting matters, offering strategic guidance on various state and local laws. He also has experience defending clients in toxic tort mass actions, CERCLA liability disputes, and Chapter 21E suits.

Joe also maintains a robust pro bono practice, counseling individuals and non-profit entities on a range of legal matters including immigration law and property transactions.

During law school, Joe interned at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 1 office and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Office of the General Counsel. He also interned at the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts under Honorable Katherine A. Robertson, Magistrate judge. Additionally, Joe served as a certified 3:03 student practitioner for Suffolk University’s Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic, where he advocated before international human rights bodies on behalf of tribes and indigenous non-profit organizations.