Joseph C. Basta

Joseph C. Basta is an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University's College of Law. With over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, he now specializes in mediating complex commercial disputes, elder care, and domestic relations cases. His work spans jurisdictions nationwide, covering environmental defense, intellectual property, personal injury, product liability, and death penalty representation.

• ADR Section Council Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Co-chair, ADR Section, Washtenaw County Bar Association
• President, Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw and Livingston Counties

In 2009, he received the John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award for his contributions to public service in law.