Joseph Palmquist is an Associate with WH Burkley, LLP litigation practice group.
Focus:
Joseph is experienced in representing various clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit strategy through trial, including successful dispositive motion practice, conducting depositions, attending mediation/arbitration, negotiating favorable settlement agreements, and appellate advocacy.
Prior to joining the firm, Joseph worked at a regional law firm as a defense attorney. With a result driven mindset, he has focused on strategically defending multiple businesses and individuals in order to reach his client’s desired outcome.
Represents:
Throughout his career, Joseph has represented clients in the following industries:
- Professional Liability
- Complex Contractual Disputes
- Employment & Labor Litigation
- Construction Accident/Defect
- Transportation/Trucking
- Personal Injury & Property Damage Litigation
- Consumer Bankruptcy
- Real Estate Litigation
- Zoning Appeals
- Toxic Tort, Mass Tort, Environmental and Products Liability
Background:
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University (J.D., 2023)
- B.A., University of Mount Union (B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, 2020)
Admissions:
- Admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania
- Admitted to the bar of West Virginia
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and the Southern District of West Virginia
Affiliations and Memberships:
- Allegheny County Bar Association
Notable Casework:
- Successfully dismissed client at the onset of litigation for being the leasing company for the truck involved in a motor vehicle accident.
- Successfully dismissed a client at the onset of litigation for a real estate dispute for the Plaintiff ‘s lack of standing to sue in his capacity as an individual.
- Successfully defended medical professionals in board investigations made by the Department of State and prevented disciplinary action upon these professional’s licensure