Joseph Martin Barrett

Joseph Barrett is recognized as one of the best trial attorneys throughout California. His works have truly earned him the reputation as a Trial Lawyer for the People. Mr. Barrett started setting his imprint in the sand of the legal profession in 1989 working in civil rights law, product liability law, mostly with failing and failed vehicles, road design, bad faith insurance law, and matter of negligence.

Joseph is well recognized by local and State trial bar associations for a well rounded career. He was selected as Street fighter of the Year Award and Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. He is also acknowledged as one of the few of attorneys who know and provide exceptional representation to clients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic amputations, burns, and other severe cases.

Mr. Barrett’s trial and settlement achievements have led to better products, better roads and better commercial practices. His successes have also helped to promote more efficient police practices, and better family lives. His dedication to make the world better with a case at a time has resulted in Joe being revered and recognized by his colleagues. It has also made him a source of fear for his enemies, and honored by the judiciary for his conducts, character and leadership.

Joe works as an attorney at Affeld Grivakes LLP. His area of practice is focused on trials and getting justice for victims in the bid to make the world safer and better.

In 2015, Joseph Barrett was the President of CAALA. CAALA is the most powerful trial bar in America. He has been voted to the CAOC Board of Governors for many times over the years.

Joe is a well recognized leader in the legal profession, advocating for the people, tirelessly fighting and reshaping our legal system. He has handled more than 50 jury trials to verdict in his career. His talent and passion has resulted in tens of millions of dollars obtained in settlement.

Mr. Barrett h been active as a member of ABOTA since 2002. The organization is the most exclusive and important association of trial attorneys in America. He was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2006-2017. He has been nominated year in and out, and he is actively a Blue Ribbon Member of the organization.

Joe has taught and authored legal works on trial practice and strategies of winning, on several occasions by large legal organizations. In 2011-2012, he was the President of Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities.

Mr. Barrett is a member of the St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles Executive Committee. In his leisure time, he enjoys his time with his amazing family. He also enjoys competitive baseball, hockey, basketball, and tennis.

He is also an active participant in Catholic charities and many community initiatives. Joe regularly assists to generate funds and involves himself in urban initiatives to assist in ending homelessness and poverty. He also assists in helping children and the elderly to make Los Angeles better.