Joseph Garrity brings over two decades of experience in the areas of general and complex civil litigation to the Lorium team. Joe also uses his battle-tested knowledge to assist parties in the resolution of legal disputes as a mediator in the areas of franchising, intellectual property, business, condominiums, and construction defects.Prior to attending New York Law School, Mr. Garrity spent several years working as an engineer in the industrial and construction industries. Before joining the firm, Mr. Garrity built his own boutique practice and has enjoyed success litigating complex commercial matters in a large national law firm, and several specialized boutique firms.Throughout his legal career, he has coupled his analytical engineer’s mind and legal training to effectively litigate matters involving franchising, intellectual property (patents, copyrights and trademarks), condominiums, construction, and business disputes. Mr. Garrity has developed a concentrated niche representing local, national and international franchisees and franchisors in the complex and heavily regulated world of franchising and intellectual property.As a seasoned litigator, Mr. Garrity has tried numerous cases throughout the country in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level as lead counsel, taking cases from their inception through multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.Mr. Garrity also serves as director/president of Shine MSD, a not-for-profit foundation formed in the wake of the Parkland shooting that seeks to heal the community through the arts. With Mr. Garrity’s intimate involvement and steering of the organization, it has grown from a heartfelt concept to a nationwide platform for mental healing through artistic expression coupled with mental health programs for students. His tireless involvement in furthering the mission of Shine MSD is a true reflection of Mr. Garrity’s character and the dedication he brings to everything he undertakes.

Mr. Garrity’s legal experience, his love of the arts, and his commitment to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School have prepared him to lead Shine MDS, Inc., and face the challenges of a community in need of healing. His loving family includes his wife of 29 years, Wendy. Wendy is also a Director and co-founder of ShineMSD and was instrumental in raising funds to launch Camp Shine in June 2018.His daughter Sawyer, Class of 2019 at MSD High School, is a survivor of gun violence trauma along with her fellow Eagles on February 14, 2018. After several hours she and her fellow drama classmates were extracted from a supply closet where they hid during the senseless violence. Shortly afterward she and a friend turned to music to cope with their emotions locked inside and wrote the song Shine. All proceeds from the song and performance fees were used to help fund ShineMSD and Camp Shine. She was a proud member of the MSD drama Troupe No. 4879. Sawyer is attending the University of Miami where she is studying music therapy and contemporary songwriting. She recently joined the Board of ShineMSD and is working on an updated camp curriculum. Reese Garrity, his youngest daughter, Class of 2022 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is the founder of the RBG Club at MSD dedicated to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and promoting gender equity. She was a proud member of the MSD drama Troupe No. 4879. She is in the process of selecting a college to attend where she plans on studying environmental and biomedical sciences while minoring in stage management.

Formerly Garrity Weiss, P.A., the legal team at Garrity Traina, PLLC, located in Coconut Creek, FL, is at your service. Our objective is to provide our clients with personalized help and to obtain a fair resolution to their legal issue.We offer reliable advice and representation in legal matters concerning a variety of disciplines, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, franchise disputes, and complex commercial litigation.