Joseph Tydings joined Dickstein Shapiro in 1996. Mr. Tydings is counsel to national and international clients, representing numerous Maryland businesses and private entities in particular. His major practice is now in the alternative energy arena, particularly geothermal energy. His practice also focuses on counseling and “governmental” representation, particularly in Maryland and Washington, DC. He has been an active and successful trial lawyer since his service as U.S. Attorney for Maryland. He has been plaintiffs’ lead counsel in a number of antitrust class actions and policyholder trial counsel in many actions. His clients have included New Castle County, Delaware; Harford County, Maryland; Bausch & Lomb Corp.; Hoechst Celanese Corporation; Adolph Coors Corp.; DeSoto Chemical Company; CSXT Railroad; Embassy of Japan; Lencadia International Corporation; and Paice Corporation.

Education

University of Maryland, B.A., 1951
University of Maryland School of Law, LL.B., 1953