JOSEPH P. TUCKER

Candidate Information

Email: joseph.tucker30@aol.com

Phone: (914) 523-2265

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Real estate litigation, commercial litigation, trial advocacy, appellate litigation, motion practice, legal research, contract disputes, fraud litigation, fiduciary duty cases, corporate governance, securities litigation, trademark and copyright law, financial litigation, jury trials, cross-examination, deposition strategy, case strategy development, complex dispute resolution, legal writing, courtroom advocacy, litigation team management, client representation, negotiation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, arbitration, mediation, leadership, business development.

Current Location: 85 Miller Avenue, Tarrytown, New York 10591

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Joseph P. Tucker is a seasoned trial attorney with 30 years of first-chair litigation experience, specializing in real estate and commercial litigation. As Senior Vice President and Director of Major Litigation at Fidelity National Financial, he managed a nationwide team of 140 litigators handling over 5,000 high-stakes cases, including multimillion-dollar real estate disputes. He has successfully led litigation teams, argued complex motions, cross-examined witnesses, and secured major courtroom victories. His background includes securities, contract, fraud, and fiduciary duty cases, as well as appellate litigation and negotiation. With extensive experience in trial advocacy and legal strategy, he is well-equipped to handle sophisticated real estate disputes in high-pressure environments.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Senior Vice President & Director of Major Litigation – Fidelity National Financial (2010–Present)

Managed 140 litigators handling 5,000+ complex real estate and commercial litigation cases.
Led high-profile real estate disputes and financial litigation with potential exposure in the hundreds of millions.
Developed litigation strategies, supervised trial teams, and argued major cases from pleadings through appeal.
Litigation Partner – Kurzman, Karelsen & Frank, LLP (2002–2009)

First-chaired dozens of civil trials in real estate, corporate, and commercial disputes.
Successfully obtained an equitable lien after a 38-day trial against a real estate developer.
Won multimillion-dollar judgments in trademark and commercial litigation cases.
Senior Assistant District Attorney – Brooklyn DA’s Office (1992–1996)

Prosecuted felony cases and led investigations into financial fraud, real estate fraud, and organized crime.
Convicted individuals in high-profile cases involving arson, mortgage lending fraud, and financial crimes.
National Director of Litigation – Fidelity National Financial (2010–2013)

Created and led a Major Claims Group to defend and prosecute multimillion-dollar real estate disputes.
Supervised litigation strategy for title insurance claims and real estate fraud cases.
Trademark & Intellectual Property Litigation – Various Clients (Nike, Adidas, Calvin Klein, Fubu)

Led teams prosecuting trademark infringement cases, securing a $6M judgment for Fubu.

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