Founding Member of Counsel Carolina, Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law Practices Lead
Joe Budd is a lawyer and founding member of Counsel Carolina. He leads the firm’s workers’ compensation and employment law practices. Joe uses his experience as a former insurance defense and workers’ comp defense lawyer to help clients who are injured on the job. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Joe was a staff member with the United States House Committee on Ways and Means in Washington, DC.
Originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, Joe recently celebrated his tenth wedding anniversary with his wife Emily and, together, they have three children. He is in a life-long love/hate relationship with the New York Mets and enjoys board games, science fiction, and history in his spare time.
Recent Case Results
Recognition & Affiliations
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (fewer than 1% of US Lawyers are members)
- North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society (2019-2023)
Education
- Wheaton College – History and Economics
- University of Virginia School of Law
Practice Areas