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Joseph, Stephanie

Stephanie E. Joseph

Position
Staff Attorney
Locations
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216.696.4569
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336.529.8468
Email
stephanie.joseph@tuckerellis.com
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Stephanie Joseph defends clients in complex litigation, with an emphasis on products and premises liability.

Stephanie manages large caseloads involving complex and repeat litigation with a focus on the defense of products and premises liability claims. In addition to these areas, Stephanie has experience in defending insurance and employment-related claims. She handles cases from start to finish and represents clients in all types of litigation and resolution platforms, including mediations and  complex multi-party arbitrations.

Known for her impressive legal writing, Stephanie’s real strength lies in her deep factual analysis. This skill, refined through years of academic research and teaching across an amalgam of legal areas, enhances her ability to formulate effective strategy decisions for clients.

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2000; Dean's Award)
Appalachian State University (B.S., magna cum laude, 1996)
State Admissions
California, 2001
Michigan, 2006
Service Areas
Mass Tort & Product Liability
Business Litigation
Health Care
Labor & Employment
Construction
  • Spearheaded successful summary judgment motion on behalf of multinational corporate client

Speaking Engagements

  • “Navigating Disputes – A Conflict Resolution Toolkit for Department Chairs,” Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (March 2024)
  • “Choosing a Legal Entity,” Forsyth County Individual Development Account (IDA) Program, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (July 2023)
  • “Information Technology Use in the Workplace (Ethical vs. Illegal),” National Association of Black Accountants and the Association of IT Professionals, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (March 2010)
  • “Don’t Be Prey – Stay One Step Ahead of Fraud,” WSSU Center for Excellence in Financial Services 2009, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (April 2009)
  • “Real Property Law Course for CLEO Scholars,” Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina (May 2007)

Publications

  • “Telemedicine: Challenges and Prospects in Rural Healthcare Delivery,” Assessing the Need for a Comprehensive National Health System in the United States (pp. 99-122), IGI Global Publishing (2022)
  • “The Effects of State and Federal Methamphetamine Precursor Restrictions on Laboratory Seizures,” Journal of Justice Studies (2009)
  • “Legal Consequences of Employer Discharge Procedures,” Business Communication Quarterly, Vol. 71, Issue 1 (2008)
  • California Lawyers Association (CLA), Sections: Business Law, Labor and Employment, and Intellectual Property (2019–present)
  • State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section (2018–present)
  • Trellis Supportive Care (Hospice and Palliative Care), Governing Board Member and Legal Committee Chair (2022–present)
  • Norfolk State University External Program Evaluator, Content Expert (2024)
  • Salemtowne Retirement Community, Board of Advisors, Health Committee (2018–2020)
  • Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), The Corris Boyd Scholarship Selection Committee and the Strategic Planning Body of Knowledge Subcommittee Chair (2021–2024)