Joseph Ira Fontak

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Binghamton, B.S., 1985
Law School Attended:
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, New York; 2010, Pennsylvania; 1993, New Jersey; Not admitted in Pennsylvania
ISLN:
901043199

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Environmental and Natural Resources
  • Defective and Dangerous Products
  • Commercial
  • Securities & Investment Fraud

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (27 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/28/14 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/27/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Joe is well-versed in asbestos defense and represents his client with expertise and professionalism. It is a pleasure working with him.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/14 in Asbestos Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/14 in Toxic Tort Defense

    One of the outstanding toxic tort lawyers in New York City.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/14 in Asbestos Defense

    Joe is a very fine lawyer

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Imaginative, thorough, unflustered in tough sutuations.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/14 in Complex Business Litigation

    Mr. Fontak is an imaginative, thorough, and top-notch litigator and strategist.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/14 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/14 in Defense Litigation

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