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Joseph E. Fornadel, III

Joseph E. Fornadel, III

Partner

Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
330 Madison Avenue
27th Floor
New York, NY 10017
joe.fornadel@nelsonmullins.com

Joe has deposed numerous experts in recent high-profile life sciences litigation, demonstrating his proficiency in analyzing and comprehending complex scientific and medical information derived from peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. He has played a vital role in briefing and oral arguments, providing a technical edge in communicating intricate concepts to the judge and jury.

Furthermore,...

Joe has deposed numerous experts in recent high-profile life sciences litigation, demonstrating his proficiency in analyzing and comprehending complex scientific and medical information derived from peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. He has played a vital role in briefing and oral arguments, providing a technical edge in communicating intricate concepts to the judge and jury.

Furthermore, Joe has exhibited his expertise in navigating challenging jurisdictions, such as the City of St. Louis and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he has successfully represented clients in difficult cases.

Joseph E. Fornadel, III

Joe has exhibited his expertise in navigating challenging jurisdictions, such as the City of St. Louis and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he has successfully represented clients in difficult cases.

Joe has deposed numerous experts in recent high-profile life sciences litigation, demonstrating his proficiency in analyzing and comprehending complex scientific and medical information derived from peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. He has played a vital role in briefing and oral arguments, providing a technical edge in communicating intricate concepts to the judge and jury.

Furthermore,... Joe has exhibited his expertise in navigating challenging jurisdictions, such as the City of St. Louis and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he has successfully represented clients in difficult cases.

Experience

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Previous Professional Experience

  • Senior Court Attorney, New York State Court of Appeals (2013–2015)
  • Legal Intern, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, Inc. (Spring 2013)
  • Student Extern, the Honorable Kenneth M. Karas, U.S.D.J., Southern District of New York (Spring 2012)

Education

  • Pace University School of Law, JD and Certificate in Environmental Law, summa cum laude (2013)
    • Editor-in-Chief, Pace Law Review
    • Environmental Scholar
    • Merit Scholarship Recipient
  • Wofford College, BA, Philosophy; BS, Biology, magna cum laude (2010)

Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Practice Areas

Industries

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