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Mr. Joseph C. Staak

Mr. Joseph C. Staak

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245 Peachtree Center Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, Environmental Law and 8 more

About Mr. Joseph C. Staak

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.

Mr. Joseph C. Staak (Atlanta, Georgia)

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Construction Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Bidding & Procurement
    • Surety Bonds & Insurance
    • General Practice and Trial

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Counsel
    Firm Name
    Smith Currie Oles LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Georgia
    1994, Florida
    2005, Alabama
    1982, District of Columbia
    1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    1984, U.S. District Court, Northern District of GA
    1990, U.S. District Court, Middle District of GA
    2004, U.S. District Court, Southern District of GA
    2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of FL
    2008, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    2009, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    2010, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional Affiliations

    •Atlanta Bar Association
    •Georgia Bar Association
    •American Bar Association
    •State Bar of Georgia
    •Florida Bar
    •The Alabama Bar
    •American Bar Association (ABA) Public Contract Law Section
    •American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Construction Industry
    •Member, ABA Division on Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
    •Member, ABA Division on Contract Negotiations, Performance & Administration
    •Member, ABA Division on Insurance, Surety & Liens.
    •Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Georgia School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    cum laude

    University of Georgia School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    1981 Law Review

    University of Georgia School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Georgia Law Review
    Other Education
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Class of 1974
    B.S.
    Civil Engineering

Mr. Joseph C. Staak

Senior Counsel at Smith Currie Oles LLP
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2700 Marquis One Tower245 Peachtree Center Avenue, N.E.Atlanta, GA 30303U.S.A.

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