Joe Madonia resolves significant toxic tort and environmental matters across the nation. He brings a rare scientific depth to environmental litigation, drawing upon technical expertise in chemistry, toxicology, and hydrogeology when resolving disputes. 

Joe serves as national trial counsel in complex litigation for international chemical companies and defends large environmental class action suits involving groundwater, air, and soil contamination. His practice also includes governmental enforcement actions, citizen suits and private party cost recovery litigation.

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Former chair, Defense Research Institute's Expert Witness Subcommittee for Trial Tactics
Credentials

Education

  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1982
  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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