The founder of Tacopina & Seigel in New York, New York, Joseph Tacopina devotes most of his practice to criminal defense, but he also represents clients in business litigation matters and plaintiffs in personal injury suits. As a criminal defense attorney, he represents clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors as well as juvenile offenders. Examples of the types of cases he handles include white collar crimes, racketeering, assault and drug crimes. He also represents clients in matters related to discrimination, driving while intoxicated, securities law, police misconduct, expungements and civil rights.

Mr. Tacopina completed his undergraduate studies at Skidmore College in 1988. Three years later, he earned his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac