Joseph J. Angersola

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BIOGRAPHY

Joseph "Joe" J. Angersola is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. He defends clients in a variety of disputes, with an emphasis on product liability, personal injury and commercial litigation. In addition to representing clients in Georgia, Joe has defended clients as regional and national counsel in Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

Joe understands that each client, whether it is a large corporation, local business or an individual, has specific objectives and challenges in litigation.  His experience over the past 20 years in a variety of cases and jurisdictions allows him to tailor his approach to address those considerations.

Awards & Recognition

  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review

  • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer, 2016

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-Present

  • Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016-2018

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law

  • Loyola University of Chicago

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

  • Illinois

  • Iowa

  • U.S District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Defended electrical manufacturer in product liability cases alleging defects in electrical equipment and components, including switch-gear, circuit breakers, surge arrestors and disconnect boxes.

Defended auto manufacturers in product liability lawsuits alleging wrongful death and  personal injury.

Defended forklift manufacturer in a lawsuit alleging improper service.

Defended skid-steer loader manufacturer in product liability suit alleging design and manufacturing defects. 

Defended hose manufacturer in product liability suit alleging design and manufacturing defects.

Defended tool manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit alleging catastrophic head injury.

Defended component part manufacturer on breach of contract, breach of warranty, and product liability claims arising in Canada.

Defended boat manufacturer and dealer in a product liability lawsuit alleging defect in stair design.

Defended boat manufacturers and dealers in warranty and recall lawsuits.

Defended individuals in lawsuits involving recreational boats and jet skis asserting wrongful death claims and personal injury.

Defended importer and distributor of fireworks in product liability lawsuit alleging defective design and manufacturing.

Defended automated-door manufacturer in a lawsuit alleging improper maintenance.

Defended nonprofit organization in a premises liability wrongful death action.

Brought suit on behalf of a worldwide beverage manufacturer against a contractor for negligence and breach of contract arising out of significant fire damage to a production facility.

Defended university in multiple lawsuits arising out of a tragic 2007 bus accident. Thirty-five plaintiffs brought claims for wrongful death, bodily injury and emotional distress. The issues we addressed included highway design, warnings and human factors.

High-Speed Boating Death Allegedly Under the Influence — Defense Verdict

Defended homeowners and businesses in lawsuits asserting water runoff claims.

Defended homeowners and businesses in lawsuits related to accidental shootings and claims of negligent security.

Defended homeowner associates in contractual and property disputes.