Atty. Joseph T Clees

Atty. Joseph T Clees

Mr. Joseph T Clees is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination law, employment and labor law, labor law and 3 other areas of law.

Phoenix Phoenix 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (602) 666-7393 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joseph T Clees at a glance

Joseph T Clees is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona Arizona Court of Appeals (1984) and Arizona Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1984) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maricopa County Bar Association State Bar of Arizona. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph T Clees is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination law, employment and labor law, labor law and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Joseph practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph T Clees's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph T Clees handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

Joseph T Clees is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Arizona →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joseph T Clees is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph T Clees

Where is Joseph T Clees's law office located?
Joseph T Clees's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph T Clees handle?
Joseph T Clees focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Joseph T Clees practiced law?
Joseph T Clees has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Joseph T Clees go to law school?
Joseph T Clees earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Joseph T Clees for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph T Clees 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 T Clees received?
Joseph T Clees's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1984
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona Arizona Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1984
Arizona Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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