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Joe R. Quinn
Associate
Overview
Litigator Joe Quinn advises and represents clients navigating the stages of product liability and traditional tort litigation, primarily in the agribusiness and food spaces. As part of his litigation practice, Joe also actively advises and represents clients across the media industry on a variety of First Amendment and free-speech related issues.
Joe is known for his ability to devise creative solutions for even the most complex problems, and actively seeks to understand and embrace changes in legal technology to best serve clients. No matter the case, Joe’s tireless work ethic and dynamic approach to each client’s unique situation help to advance the best possible outcomes.
Prior Experience
Joe served as a clerk for Chief Judge Scott Skavdahl of the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, where he assisted with hearings and civil and criminal trials.
During law school, Joe was a senior certified student prosecutor with the Nebraska Law Criminal Clinic, where he negotiated plea agreements and appeared in court to prosecute felonies and misdemeanors. He served as a summer associate in the litigation group of an Omaha-area law firm, and also led the Nebraska Community Legal Education Project — a student organization dedicated to educating the community about the law.
Before pursuing a legal career, Joe was an on-air sports radio host in Omaha, Nebraska.
Personal Interests
Joe is an avid Premier League fan and Chelsea F.C. supporter. He enjoys travelling internationally with his wife and playing his drums and guitars as often as he can. Joe also enjoys golfing, a good CrossFit workout and spending time with his kids.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Nebraska
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Clerkships
U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, Hon. Scott Skavdahl, 2022-2023
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law
J.D. with highest distinction, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, Nebraska Law Review (2022)
Drake University
B.A. in Political Science (2007)
Insights & Events
Latest
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Nebraska Community Legal Education Project (CLEP)
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Award, 2024
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.