Joseph R. Coriaty focuses his practice on civil litigation and product liability matters. He counsels and defends businesses and insurance companies in a wide variety of claims from pre-lawsuit negotiation and evaluation through trial or alternative dispute resolution. Joe regularly defends companies in complex product liability matters, including manufacturers and distributors of consumer appliances and electronics, power tools, auto component parts and electronics, and industrial electrical equipment. Joe has acted as national counsel for numerous multinational manufacturing companies by directing and supervising local counsel nationwide with resolution and litigation strategies. He has successfully represented manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in state and federal courts.

Joe has also represented transportation companies alleged to have contributed to catastrophic personal injury or property damage, and has defended clients who provide a range of services, including commercial cargo carriers and transportation providers. He has successfully defended matters involving claims for wrongful death and allegations of traumatic brain injury (TBI), soft tissue injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

In addition, Joe has experience defending premises liability, general liability, insurance, and construction defect matters. His familiarity with the needs of his clients’ businesses enables him to work with his clients and the appropriate experts to consistently deliver efficient results, from receipt of a demand letter or complaint to closing of the file.