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; a majority of the federal circuits; and appellate courts in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Georgia. He has orally argued several appeals in the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Federal Circuits—including en banc—and in 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 music composition and freelance journalism to bring unmatched creativity to analyzing and writing about 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 industries, including telecommunications, traditional and renewable energy, real estate, and healthcare, 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 latest article, Delegation Running Ratchet, was recently published in the Texas Law Review Online. His work has also appeared in the SMU Law Review, the Villanova Law Review, the University of Cincinnati Law Review, the Fordham Urban Law Journal, the Duquesne Law Review (forthcoming), the Yale Journal on Regulation Notice & Comment, Wisconsin Lawyer, Law360, and elsewhere. Joe’s articles have been cited in state and federal judicial opinions.

State Bar of Wisconsin

Dane County Bar Association

Wisconsin Law Foundation, Fellow

Wisconsin Lawyer, Editorial Board, 2019-2025

Seventh Circuit Bar Association, 2025-present

Milwaukee Bar Association, 2025-present

Federal Communications Bar Association, 2026-present