Joseph DeMaria

Practice Areas

Joseph is an aggressive advocate for clients involved in high-stakes business, construction and white-collar criminal litigation disputes.

A former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Miami Organized Crime Strike Force who has four decades of experience leading trial teams, Joe is well-known for his tenacity and no-holds-barred approach to major litigation before state and federal courts.

Joe has secured key trial victories while representing clients from wide-ranging sectors, including banking and financial services, large-scale corporate construction, international business, government entities and public school systems. He has also defended individuals under investigation and subject to criminal and regulatory charges by the U.S. Department of Justice and state and federal regulators.

Certification by the Florida Bar as a Business Litigation Specialist, Joe has successfully handled many “bet the company” cases. His experience extends to: federal and civil RICO claims; embezzlement and bribery; accounting and legal malpractice; corporate governance; breach of fiduciary duty; money laundering; fraud; grand theft; tax evasion; construction delays; surety and insurance.

Career

Prior to joining Fox, Joseph was a longtime partner at the Miami law firm of Tew Cardenas LLP. He was also a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Miami Organized Crime Strike Force. While in law school, he served as the managing editor of the Buffalo Law Review.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association | The Florida Bar | New York Bar Association | Federal Bar Association | National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

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Bar Admissions: Florida, New York