Joe joined CRI in 2018 as Legal Editor and General Counsel. He oversees the editing of our investigative reports with a focus on accuracy, completeness and compliance with industry regulations and applicable laws. Joe holds an FCRA Advanced Certificate from the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).

Prior to CRI, Joe was a trial attorney for over 10 years in New York City specializing in insurance defense litigation. He graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, cum laude, and received a Juris Doctor degree from The George Mason University School of Law. While in law school, Joe was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an international legal ethics society. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Phi Sigma Tau, a national philosophy honors society.

As a native of Maryland, Joe roots for D.C. area sports teams regardless of how many times the Wizards lose in the first round.