Av. Phillip E. Joseph

Av. Phillip E. Joseph

Phillip Joseph co-chairs Ball Janik LLP’s construction litigation practice, which is growing in national reach and prominence. He is a commercial litigator whose primary focus is construction and real estate litigation, including design and construction disputes, construction defect, general counsel for community associations, purchase/sale disputes, real estate disputes, commercial landlord/tenant, and collections.

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Profile Summary

About Phillip E. Joseph at a glance

Phillip E. Joseph is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ball Janik LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon Utah Florida (1988), District of Columbia (2000), Washington (2001), and Idaho (2010). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Oregon (B.A. Finance, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Phillip Joseph co-chairs Ball Janik LLP’s construction litigation practice, which is growing in national reach and prominence
  • He is a commercial litigator whose primary focus is construction and real estate litigation, including design and construction disputes, construction defect, general counsel for community associations, purchase/sale disputes, real estate disputes, commercial landlord/tenant, and collections
  • Mr. Joseph has received the AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale–Hubbell®
  • He was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Community Association Law in 2017
  • Mr. Joseph has extensive experience litigating multi-million dollar construction disputes representing predominantly owners
  • These construction disputes include construction lien litigation, defective design and construction, late delivery, extra/changed work and impact claims, Little Miller Act claims, and insurance coverage for construction disputes
  • With respect to design/build construction projects, Mr. Joseph has defended multi-million dollar claims for additional compensation
  • For example, he represented, tried, and obtained a verdict in favor of an international wafer chip fabrication facility against $20+million claims by a design/build contractor of a clean-room facility
  • represented and settled claims against the owner of two large apartment projects against million dollar claims by a design/build subcontractor
  • and defended and settled claims against the developer of a large-scale apartment and condo project in Tacoma, Washington from multi-million dollar claims of a design/build contractor
  • and represented and settled claims against the owner of a paper-making plant by the design/build contractor responsible for re-piping and overhauling a paper manufacturing machine
  • Mr. Joseph has also successfully prosecuted and defended a wide range of construction defect cases on behalf of owners, ranging from large residences to condominiums/townhomes, subdivisions, apartments, hotels, offices, retail stores, schools, retirement facilities and shopping centers
  • He was selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers list, 2009-2010
  • Mr. Joseph has lectured widely and authored articles on construction defect and real estate litigation issues
  • He is also the editor of the Real Estate Disputes CLE for the Oregon State Bar
  • Honors AV® Preeminent™ Rating Martindale–Hubbell®, American Registry The Best Lawyers in America©, 2017 Oregon Super Lawyers list, 2009–2010

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip E. Joseph's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

Phillip E. Joseph is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Oregon →

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 Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip E. Joseph

Where is Phillip E. Joseph's law office located?
Phillip E. Joseph's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ball Janik LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip E. Joseph handle?
Phillip E. Joseph focuses on real estate, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Phillip E. Joseph practiced law?
Phillip E. Joseph has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Phillip E. Joseph go to law school?
Phillip E. Joseph earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Finance, 1984).
How can I contact Phillip E. Joseph for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip E. Joseph 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 Phillip E. Joseph received?
Phillip E. Joseph's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1988
B.A. Finance
University of Oregon
- 1984

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon Utah Florida
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2001
Idaho
Admitted: 2010

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