Atty. Joseph C. Staak

Atty. Joseph C. Staak

Mr. Joseph C.

Atlanta Atlanta 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph C. Staak at a glance

Joseph C. Staak is a Senior Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith Currie Oles LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981), District of Columbia (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of GA (1984), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of GA (1990). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. Civil, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of •Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph C. Staak is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, construction law, environmental law and 8 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joseph practices at Smith Currie Oles LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph C. Staak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph C. Staak 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

Joseph C. Staak is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Environmental Law

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

Joseph C. Staak is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph C. Staak

Where is Joseph C. Staak's law office located?
Joseph C. Staak's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Smith Currie Oles LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph C. Staak handle?
Joseph C. Staak focuses on business, construction, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joseph C. Staak practiced law?
Joseph C. Staak has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joseph C. Staak go to law school?
Joseph C. Staak earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. Civil, 1974).
How can I contact Joseph C. Staak for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph C. Staak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joseph C. Staak received?
Joseph C. Staak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1981
B.S. Civil
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of GA
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Middle District of GA
Admitted: 1990
Florida
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of GA
Admitted: 2004
Alabama
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of FL
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2009

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