Joseph F. Kulesa joined the firm on March 28, 2008.   His practice will focus in the defense of general liability and maritime law claims.

Educational Honors and Awards
Albert P. Blaustein Memorial Award (legal writing)
Rutgers Pro Bono Publico Award (community service)
Editor, Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, 2003-2005
Member, National Admiralty Moot Court Team, 2004
Hunter Advanced Moot Court Competition, 2003

Professional Certifications
U.S. C.G. Master's license (limited)
PADI Rescue Diver
Certificate in International and Comparative Law, August 2003

Professional Associations & Memberships
Maritime Law Association of the U.S.
American Bar Association
-Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
-Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee, 2005-2006
-Chair-Elect 2007
Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Philadelphia and Camden County Bar Associations

Professional Presentations
ABA TIPS Media Rapid Response Program
Media legal expert for Maritime Law news

Professional Publications
Law Journal:  Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion (Staff and Editor, 2003-2005)
Note Published at 6 Rutgers J. of L. & Relig. 6 (2005)

Author, "Paradise Lost: The Impact Of The Changed Country Conditions In Post-Soviet Ukraine On Pending Religious Asylum Proceedings In The United States"