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Joe Tacopina (born Joseph Tascopina) is a prominent American lawyer, media personality, and professional sports executive. He is a personal attorney for former U.S. President Donald Trump, representing him in a New York criminal case involving payments made to pornographic film actress Stormy Daniels. Also, in a civil case in which Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.

Joe Tacopina Education

He received his education at Poly Prep Country Day School and then attended Skidmore College. Later he attended The University of Bridgeport law school where he graduated in 1991.

Joe Tacopina Legal Career

He is a name partner and leads trial attorney at his Manhattan-based law firm, Tacopina, Siegel & DeOreo. Joe began his career in Brooklyn as a prosecutor. Then after moving to private practice, he became known as an advocate for high profile clients in high-profile cases. His clients have included New York Yankee’s third baseman Alex Rodrguez, Joran var der Sloot, the suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, an American high schooler in Aruba, Michael Jackson, Italian sailor Chico Forti, actor Lillo Brancato, New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate, and Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Also, he has represented NFL team Washington Commanders and team owner Daniel Snyder. In 2019, he was the lead trial attorney representing Nauman Hussain who was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the previous year’s Scholarine limousine crash. He then represented Julian Khater, who had maced three police officers during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Julian was thus sentenced to 80 months in prison.

Joe Tacopina Representing Donald Trump (2023)

In early 2023, he began representing former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Joe Tacopina Media Appearances

He has made several appearances on US television networks. And has been a commentator for Fox News, CNN, Newsmax, and MSNBC. And has served as “legal correspondent” for ABC in Perugia following the Amanda Knox case. Moreover, he has appeared regularly on WABC Radio’s “Bernie & Sid Morning Show in New York. On March 14, 2023, he made headlines for his defense of client Donald Trump on The Beat with Ari Melber where he conceded to host Melber that Trump had lied in 2018 to reporters about the hush money but that Trump’s actions were legally correct due to the nature of the non-disclosure agreement. Also, Joe was named on Billboard’s most influential people in hip hop list.

Joe Tacopina Soccer

He has held executive positions on four Italian soccer clubs. In 2011, he was part of the American consortium led by Thomas R. DiBenedetto that purchased A.S. Roma with Joe becoming vice chairman of the board of directors in October 2011. However, he resigned from the board on September 8, 2014. On September 17, 2014, a preliminary agreement to acquire Bologna F.C. 1909 was signed and was formalized on October 8. On October 15, Tacopina officially assumed the post of president of the club. He maintained that position until his resignation in October 2015. In October 2015, he purchased the Italian club Venezia F.C. And in January 2020, he sold his shares and resigned. He went on to become president and owner of the Italian soccer club S.P.A.L. on August 13, 2021.

Joe Tacopina Age

Joe was born on April 14, 1966, therefore he is 57 years old as of June 2023. Hence he celebrates his birthday on April 14th of every year.

Joe Tacopina Height

He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8m) tall.

Joe Tacopina Family

Tacopina was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. to Cosmo Tacopina (Ftaher, 1917-2021) and Josephine (1924-2019). His father was originally from Rome whereas his mother came from Montelepre. It is not known if Joe has any siblings.

Joe Tacopina Wife

Joe is married to the love of his life Tish Tacopina (born in 1971). It is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with five kids, Christopher, Matteo, Morgan, Joe, and Livi. He and his family reside in Westport, Connecticut.

Joe Tacopina Net Worth

Tacopina has an estimated net worth of $25 million which he has earned through being a lawyer, media personality, and professional sports executive.

Joe Tacopina Salary

His salary is not mentioned on the Internet. But we can speculate that he earns a decent salary.