About Joseph Dean
Joseph Dean II built his path to law through a blend of business study and three years of legal training. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concord University in 2013. He then attended the University of Richmond School of Law, completing his J.D. in 2016.
After law school he moved directly into practice. In 2016 he joined Riley & Wells as an associate. That early role placed him in a small-firm environment where new attorneys often handle a broad range of tasks, from client interviews to drafting pleadings and appearing in court. The 2016 start at Riley & Wells marks the beginning of his professional public record.
He is a current member of the Virginia State Bar, and he has belonged to the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association since 2016. Those memberships reflect participation in the professional networks that support lawyers working in Virginia courts. They also suggest a steady engagement with continuing legal education and the practical demands of trial work.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation. He combines the discipline of a business undergraduate degree with the procedural training of a Virginia law education. That combination is useful in settings where case management, client counseling and court procedure intersect. His background equips him to handle the administrative and advocacy sides of practice.
Public records list his admitted jurisdiction as Virginia. He has maintained professional affiliations there since his first years out of law school. He has taken the typical steps lawyers take early in practice: joining bar organizations and a trial lawyers association and assuming associate-level responsibilities in a law office.
As of 2026 he continues to practice in Virginia and maintains active membership in state bar organizations. His current practice centers on client representation in Virginia courts.
