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Joseph A. Fitzpatrick Jr.
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Biography
Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. is a founding member and shareholder of the Firm and is recognized as one of Eastern Pennsylvania’s premier land use and development attorneys. In addition to land use and development, Mr. Fitzpatrick’s practice includes real estate, zoning and subdivision, commercial transactions, and general business representation. He has led clients’ development teams in advancing major commercial, industrial and residential projects including large regional corporate centers, office parks, retail and lifestyle centers, delivery and fulfillment operations, quarry and materials facilities, manufacturing communications installations and warehousing and distribution centers. Mr. Fitzpatrick handles the permitting and development of single family home subdivisions, condominiums, and multifamily housing. He represents private interests regarding claims, negotiations and entitlements matters with governmental agencies at the federal, state and local levels, and actively represents land owners in eminent domain situations.
Mr. Fitzpatrick is a Board member for the philanthropic Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, based in Harrisburg. He is a Trustee on the Board of DeSales University in Pennsylvania. His professional experience and leadership on major project teams has created a strong network of relationships, enhancing the ability of Mr. Fitzpatrick and the Firm to deal successfully with governmental and municipal bodies, elected and appointed officials, business leaders and real estate and development professionals.
Mr. Fitzpatrick served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Team Pennsylvania Foundation, a bipartisan, public-private sector organization, co-chaired by the Governor, which endeavors to enhance economic development, technology and manufacturing opportunities, and job creation in Pennsylvania. He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Sacred Heart Healthcare Systems in Allentown for over a decade.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Banking
20%
Business
20%
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
Land Use and Zoning
20%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba
(855) 525-0289
Mobile
Saucon Valley Plaza, 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100, Center Valley, PA, 18034
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Mobile
Two City Center, 645 West Hamilton Street, Suite 800, Allentown, PA, 18101
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Mobile
400 South Greenwood Avenue, Suite 303, Easton, PA, 18045
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"I was opposing counsel on a complex eminent domain matter in the City of Bethlehem. Joe was a professional and fair opponent while tenaciously representing his client. Knows the Lehigh Valley movers and shakers and how to get things done. Highest caliber attorney and highly recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Lehigh Valley Icon, Lehigh Valley Business
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Select Lawyer – Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals Law, Select Lawyers
2017
Select Lawyer – Government/Cities/Municipalities Law, Select Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Select Lawyer – Eminent Domain Law, Select Lawyers
2017
Select Lawyer – Construction Law, Select Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Select Lawyer – Eminent Domain Law, Select Lawyers
2016
Select Lawyer – Government/Cities/Municipalities Law, Select Lawyers
2016
Select Lawyer – Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals Law, Select Lawyers
2016
Select Lawyer – Construction Law, Select Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Select Lawyer – Eminent Domain Law, Select Lawyers
2015
Select Lawyer – Construction Law, Select Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Select Lawyer – Government/Cities/Municipalities Law, Select Lawyers
2014
Select Lawyer – Eminent Domain Law, Select Lawyers
2014
Select Lawyer – Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals Law, Select Lawyers
2014
Select Lawyer – Construction Law, Select Lawyers
2013
Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning, American Lawyer Media
2013
Top Rated Lawyer for Energy Law, Environmental Law, Land Use Law, American Lawyer Media
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
“Best of Attorneys”, Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Community Leader of the Year, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
2010
Person of the Year, March of Dimes Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Awards Committee
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Selected for inclusion each year from 2004-2013, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
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Lawyers’ Rating “AV,” highest professional ranking, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
Associations
Lehigh County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association
Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA
Member, Board of Directors
Team Capital Bank, Bethlehem, PA
Regional Director (PA)
Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA
Member, Board of Governors
“Heart of the City,” urban campus initiative, Allentown, PA
Founder
Central Catholic High School, Allentown, PA
Member, Development Board
State and Local Bar Associations
Education
1980
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English