Nossaman Names New Practice Co-Chairs
Orange County, CA and Washington, DC – We are pleased to announce we have named two new practice co-chairs to help lead key groups across the firm.
Joseph Haney will serve as co-chair of the Firm’s Real Estate Group. In his practice, Joseph guides real estate owners and operators through all manner of complex real estate transactions. This includes the acquisition, development and operation of real property, as well as related leasing and financing issues. He negotiates and drafts purchase and sale agreements and conducts due diligence, including reviews of title and environmental and land use conditions. Joseph advises developers on both small- and large-scale community projects requiring coordinated permitting across multiple government levels, including condominiums, hotels, retail spaces, parking structures and office buildings. He has extensive experience in preparing and reviewing entitlement applications, ensuring they are thorough and comply with all local and state regulations. Joseph also negotiates and drafts purchase and sale agreements, conducting due diligence, which includes reviewing title, environmental factors and land use conditions. By working closely with developers and professional planners, he helps streamline the application process, minimize regulatory and entitlement risks, identify potential development obstacles and develop practical solutions.
Additionally, Joseph regularly advises clients in the formation and structure of joint ventures. He provides counsel regarding the most tax-efficient method for structuring the ownership, acquisition and disposition of real estate. He guides his clients through tax-deferred exchanges, including reverse exchanges, build-to-suit exchanges and exchanges involving partnerships, limited liability companies and tenants-in-common arrangements. Joseph is included in The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law.
Joseph Saka will serve as co-chair of the Firm’s Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group. He is a dedicated advocate for commercial policyholders, leveraging his extensive expertise to resolve high-stakes disputes with insurance companies. In his national practice, Joe regularly represents corporations, nonprofits and governmental entities—securing significant settlements and judgments across a diverse spectrum of insurance coverage matters.
Recognized by both Chambers and Super Lawyers, Joe combines a deep understanding of insurance issues with practical solutions and a creative approach. His ability to navigate complex insurance disputes while maintaining an unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ interests has earned him the respect of his peers, clients and adversaries. Further reflecting his dedication to the fair treatment of insured organizations, Joe actively contributes to thought leadership in his field and frequently engages in legal discourse on emerging insurance issues. During law school, Joe served as a judicial extern to The Honorable Ricardo Urbina of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
