About Joseph
Joseph Trunkett earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami in 1991. He completed his legal education at a time when the Florida courts were undergoing significant change. That period shaped his early years as a lawyer and informed the practical approach he brought to the work that followed.
He is admitted to practice in Florida and is authorized to appear before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Over the years he has handled matters in both state and federal forums. Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic in the courtroom, preferring clear legal analysis over theatrical presentation.
Trunkett’s practice has been anchored at Trunkett Law Office, LLC. He counsels clients from that office on litigation strategy, pretrial preparation and appellate briefing. He has built a practice that moves cases through trial court procedures and, when necessary, into the appeals process. That continuity from trial to appellate work is a recurring feature of his file load.
Those who have worked with him note a methodical style. He values careful record-keeping and focused preparation. In hearings he tends to rely on precise legal citations and succinct argument. In written work he emphasizes clarity; briefs aim to be concise and to the point rather than long and discursive. This approach reflects a practical view of how cases advance and how judges prefer to receive arguments.
Outside the courtroom, Trunkett has engaged in the routine business of running a small law practice. That work includes advising clients on procedural choices, supervising case staff and coordinating with experts when litigation requires specialized knowledge. He has navigated both the administrative side of practice and the pressures of contested litigation.
As of 2026, he continues to represent clients through Trunkett Law Office, LLC. His caseload involves matters in Florida courts and appellate work before the Eleventh Circuit, where he files and argues appeals on behalf of clients seeking review of lower-court decisions.
