Trial-tested class action and liability defense
Joshua Maggard is a trial and appellate litigator who works with clients nationwide. Instrumental in developing best practices and matter management tools used by lawyers throughout Quarles, Josh is committed to delivering both results and value as he advises on:
- Class action defense of consumer protection, warranty, antitrust and RICO claims, primarily within the manufacturing and services industries
- Professional liability defense of tort, contract and malpractice claims within the insurance broker, actuarial, accounting and legal industries
- Commercial disputes
Although he has extensive experience defending clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the U.S., Josh regularly counsels his clients on best practices for avoiding and efficiently resolving litigation. Josh is national chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, past chair of the firm's Class Action and Complex Litigation team and past chair of the Professional Liability Defense team.
Education
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2006)
- Law Review, managing board (2005-2006), staff member (2004-2005)
- Taylor University (B.A., 2001)
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2017
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2006