About Joseph
Joseph Potashnik studied at Ohio State University before entering the practice of law. His academic background provided a foundation for litigation in both state and federal arenas. He went on to gain admission in several jurisdictions that shape the cases he handles today.
He is admitted to practice before the Federal Circuit, the Second Circuit, the state of New York and the state of New Jersey. Those admissions let him move cases across trial and appellate levels. They also reflect a practice that spans both state and federal systems.
Potashnik serves as principal of Joseph Potashnik and Associates, PLLC. In that role he manages the firm’s caseload and represents clients directly. The firm listing identifies him as the lead attorney and responsible counsel for client matters brought under the firm name.
Over the years he has maintained memberships in a range of professional organizations. Those include the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, the Brooklyn Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, the New York County Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association. He has sustained involvement in local and regional bar groups, a record that signals ongoing engagement with peers and developments in criminal practice.
Colleagues and clients encounter an attorney who combines courtroom experience with appellate access. He handles matters in trial courts and brings appeals when those situations warrant further review. His practice is built on procedural knowledge and courtroom work rather than public accolades. He has been active across multiple courts and relies on procedural strategy and case preparation.
He keeps up his registration and memberships while managing casework at his firm. That work involves criminal defense matters across jurisdictions where he is admitted. His current practice centers on criminal defense in both state and federal courts.
