Joseph A. Fitapelli is a partner at Fitapelli & Schaffer whose nationally recognized practice is dedicated to the litigation of large-scale class and collective actions for violations of employee and consumer rights. He is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in state and federal court who has often served as lead or co-lead counsel in cases filed against some of the largest corporations in the world. He has represented thousands of individuals and has been instrumental in the recovery of tens of millions of dollars for the firm's clients.

He has successfully authored and argued briefs that have shaped the legal landscape in favor of those whose rights have been violated and is the head of the firm's Marketing Team. His successes in handling high-profile, complex cases have been featured on television, the internet, and print media including but not limited to NY1, The New York Law Journal, various local newspapers, and other legal publications. As a result, he is frequently consulted by members of the press and legal communities on an array of matters.