Joseph William Shea, III

Joe is a dominant trial attorney in the Midwest, known for taking on high-stakes medical malpractice cases—and winning results others won’t pursue. Over decades of practice, he has secured record-setting verdicts, including $8.3 million in Hamilton County, $6.5 million in Butler County, and $5.4 million in federal court in Kentucky. In multiple cases, other firms declined representation—Joe stepped in and delivered.He builds every case for trial, applying pressure that drives substantial settlements and verdicts for families facing life-altering injury and loss. His reputation for results has also led to appointments as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General, where he is brought in to lead complex litigation on behalf of the State. In that role, he has recovered millions in just a handful of cases.Joe’s performance has earned consistent top-tier recognition, including repeat honors in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice, Ohio Super Lawyers Top 50 Cincinnati/Top 100 Ohio, and “Leading Lawyer” by Cincy Magazine. He is also a recipient of the Ritter Award from the Ohio State Bar Association—an honor given annually to a single attorney for exceptional professionalism, ethics, and impact on the legal profession.Joe’s approach is simple: take on the toughest cases, outwork the opposition, and deliver results when it matters most.