Joseph A. DeMaria
About Joseph A. DeMaria
Joseph A. DeMaria is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Joseph A. DeMaria is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Miami, Florida
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP
Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, JD, graduated 1982 and St. Bonaventure University, BA, graduated 1979
Location: Miami, FL
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