
Thomas J. Chesnard

Beck O. Simpson
Joseph Strain is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Joseph focuses his practice on courtroom advocacy in complex litigation. His practice includes all aspects of general litigation serving businesses and individuals in a wide range of criminal and civil matters, including insurance defense, and family law proceedings.
Joseph brings to bear extensive trial skills honed in the courtroom as a practicing criminal defense attorney. A graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute, Joseph served as counsel of record in hundreds of cases in the Vermont Superior Court. Joseph currently serves as the President of the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Joseph graduated from Vermont Law School, Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, he was a member of the law review and interned for the Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Vermont Supreme Court.
Joseph lives in Bethel, Vermont with his daughter.
- Vermont
- National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute – 2024
- JD, Vermont Law School – Magna Cum Laude – 2019
- Professional Certificate in Criminal Law
- BA, The Citadel – 2008
- President, Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2024-Present
- American Bar Association
- Vermont Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Current President
- National College for DUI Defense
- Super Lawyers – New England Rising Star – 2023-Present