| Admission Details | 1980, Washington |
| Education | He received his law degree from Willamette University (J.D., 1980). Joel previously graduated from University of Washington (B.A., cum laude, 1974), where he also received a masters degree (M.A., 1976). |
| Birth Information | Seattle, Washington |
| Reported Cases | 2009 In re DEEP OCEAN EXPEDITIONS:
Objected to insider claims in Chapter 11 case exceeding $6 million leading to compromise resulting in purchase of client?s claim for $800,000 in a vessel construction case.
2008 ENCOMPASS TELESERVICES:
Following trial, judgment entered for shareholder on claims of oppression for $925,000 and related settlement for $390,000.
2008 NORTHERN MARINE:
Assisted in successful collection of judgment on arbitration award for $900,000 against principals of shipyard on a vessel construction case, including supplemental proceedings and close work with forensic CPA regarding possible fraudulent transfers.
2008 INDUSTRIAL AIR SYSTEMS, INC.:
Miller Act Claim and arbitration between supplier and general contractor. Arbitration award in favor of client leading to settlement for and payment of $320,000.
2004 BROWN V. JIE AND ZOU:
Judgment for Receiver of corporate exporter on claims for diversion of contracts for $350,000 with award of sanctions for $270,000. Related settlements with attorneys for principals and corporation. |
| Representative Clients | Construction, Commercial and Consumer Financing, Real Estate, Retail
Joel has represented debtors, unsecured creditors committees, unsecured creditors, secured creditors, landlords and bankruptcy trustees, in a variety of cases under the bankruptcy code relating to manufacturing, real estate, technology, and construction. |
| Civil Associations | American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Washington State Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute
Federal Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section |
| Additional Bio Details | Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Bankruptcy, Reorganization, Receivership, Creditors? Rights |