OVERVIEW

Joseph M. Wahl

Of Counsel

Los Angeles

2029 Century Park East
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067

F 310-284-3894

Joseph Wahl is a commercial litigator whose practice extends across virtually all areas of business litigation. Notably, Joseph is able to leverage a natural versatility in advocating for his clients because he handles varied matters in a wide range of services and industries.

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OVERVIEW

Joseph represents both institutional and individual clients in high-stakes litigation ranging from breach of contract and tortious interference with economic advantage to fraud-based claims, trade secret disputes and real estate matters.

Joseph’s adaptability and curiosity drive him to put himself in the position of his clients, learn their challenges and work toward a solution that best meets their business needs. He has developed strategies that suit his clients well, whether dealing with pretrial motions, negotiations and settlements, or advocacy before a judge or jury.

With regard to general commercial litigation, Joseph has been involved in various stages of complex litigation and arbitrations, including pre-suit negotiations, discovery, motion practice and trial.

Outside of his practice, Joseph enjoys travel, cooking, movies and reading.

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., Moot Court Competition, 2011, member of the Law and Business Society

University of Massachusetts, B.A., cum laude, 2007

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

U.S District for the Eastern District of California

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Languages

English
Practices

Litigation

Industries

Entertainment

Experience

A few examples of his client representations include:

Prevailed as second-chair trial counsel in a commercial dispute against a commercial real estate holding company, resulting in a judgment in favor of client in the high six figures, including significant award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Served as second-chair trial counsel representing a multi-state cannabis operator in a commercial dispute wherein a prior cannabis product supplier was seeking in excess of $250 million.
Obtained summary judgment and an award of attorneys’ fees on behalf of an international toy manufacturer in a breach of contract claim brought by a former vendor.
Obtained dismissal of a RICO claim brought against multinational financial services company.
Prosecution of a breach of contract and real estate case representing a large healthcare entity, with a number of claims valued from $80 million to $280 million.
Favorably resolved a CERCLA action brought against a chemical manufacturer sued for allegedly releasing toxic chemicals.
Favorably resolved an action brought against a multinational transportation corporation.
Favorably resolved dispute against a subsidiary of a network television provider in a breach of contract action.
Represented the former CEO of a large cannabis company in a lawsuit enforcing agreement.
Prosecution of a breach of contract and tortious interference with economic advantage case for an online sports-related startup. Obtained dismissal of nearly all claims and assisted with obtaining a favorable settlement and a new business agreement for the client.
Prosecution of a lawsuit against a Fortune 500 company that allegedly misappropriated trade secrets from a national charter airline company.
Represented film production companies in various contract disputes.

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