Up and Coming
Provided by Joseph Diedrich
An award-winning legal writer and seasoned oral advocate, Joe gives clients the upper hand on appeal and in complex litigation.
Joe has briefed appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the D.C., Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Federal Circuits; and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Georgia Supreme Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Illinois Appellate Court. He has orally argued appeals in the Seventh Circuit, the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Joe also litigates administrative appeals and high-stakes disputes in trial courts across the country. No matter the forum, Joe draws on a unique background in freelance journalism and music composition, bringing unmatched creativity to analyzing complex legal issues.
Joe specializes in challenges to government action, including judicial review of decisions issued by federal agencies, state agencies and local governments. He also has significant experience defending class actions and litigating cases involving issues of constitutional and administrative law; land use, zoning and permitting; and international trade law. He serves clients in various sectors, including food and agribusiness, telecommunications, and traditional and renewable energy, among others.
In addition to writing as an advocate for his clients, Joe has published several scholarly and popular articles on constitutional law and appellate practice. His work has appeared in the SMU Law Review, the Villanova Law Review, the University of Cincinnati Law Review, the Fordham Urban Law Journal, the Yale Journal on Regulation Notice & Comment, Wisconsin Lawyer (where he serves on the editorial board), InBusiness Madison, Law360, Our Lives and elsewhere. Joe’s articles have been cited in state and federal judicial opinions.
State Bar of Wisconsin
Dane County Bar Association
Wisconsin Lawyer, Editorial Board
Provided by Chambers
Joseph Diedrich has an established reputation for his expertise in defending class actions and litigating cases involving issues of constitutional and administrative law.
