Practice
Joseph is a licensing and compliance attorney who focuses his practice on pre-licensing strategy, New York State and NYC licensing and permitting, as well as post-licensing compliance for hospitality businesses. Joseph has gained a reputation for his ability to surgically navigate through City and State governments to arrive at innovative and creative solutions.
In addition to working with restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels, Joseph regularly advises some of NYC’s largest landlords and developers specifically with respect to licensing strategies for new projects and acquisitions.
Education
J.D., 2007, Touro Law School
B.A., 2004, Muhlenberg College
Awards and Recognitions
- Presidential Scholar
- Board Member, Empire State Green Standards Alliance
- Regular Speaker, MJBizCon
- Regular Speaker, Bar & Restaurant Expo
- Super Lawyer Rising Star 2017-2022
- Former Executive Board Member of the New York State Restaurant Association
- Former Board Member of the American Institute of Food & Wine
- Guest Lecturer at Culinary Institute of America
- Guest Lecturer at Brooklyn Law School
Office Location
Joseph practices in the New York City office of Sandman Savrann’s Associated Firm, Helbraun & Levey LLP.