Atty. Joel Max Eads

Atty. Joel Max Eads

Joel is a member of GT’s Trial Practice Group. He concentrates on the defense of directors and officers in connection with fiduciary, fraud, securities class and derivative claims; businesses involved in M&A-related litigation, contract disputes, claims under the Lanham Act, commercial torts, consumer class action and civil RICO actions; and insurers involving all species of business and coverage/bad faith disputes.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Max Eads at a glance

Joel Max Eads is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994), Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern (1994), and New York (2020). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of org. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel is a member of GT’s Trial Practice Group
  • He concentrates on the defense of directors and officers in connection with fiduciary, fraud, securities class and derivative claims
  • businesses involved in M&A-related litigation, contract disputes, claims under the Lanham Act, commercial torts, consumer class action and civil RICO actions
  • and insurers involving all species of business and coverage/bad faith disputes
  • Joel frequently advises GT clients on their insurance programs, including policy term negotiation, coverage analysis and claim prosecution
  • Joel is actively involved in GT’s Litigation Skills Academy, training and mentoring litigation associates nationwide in the preparation, and trial, of commercial disputes
  • Joel also volunteers as mock trial team member and judge for local law school competitions
  • Concentrations •Directors & Officers claims •Commercial Disputes •Insurance/Reinsurance Litigation •Insurance Consultation •Class Actions The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
  • Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2020-2026 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Pennsylvania,” Finalist, 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Max Eads's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Max Eads handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joel Max Eads is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Max Eads

Where is Joel Max Eads's law office located?
Joel Max Eads's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Max Eads handle?
Joel Max Eads focuses on business, m&a, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joel Max Eads practiced law?
Joel Max Eads has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Joel Max Eads go to law school?
Joel Max Eads earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Joel Max Eads for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joel Max Eads received?
Joel Max Eads's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 2020

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