JOSEPH RE
PARTNER
KNOBBE MARTENS
WHY: Nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney, having tried numerous high-stakes technology cases in the federal courts throughout the country for well over 30 years; often selected to argue appeals in cases handled by his colleagues and other law firms. Has argued dozens of appeals, the bulk of which were before the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit.
IN THE NEWS: Has led client Masimo Corp.’s legal battles against Apple Inc. along with colleague Steven Jensen, another Knobbe Martens partner.
NOTABLE: Re earned a degree in civil engineering in 1982 from New Jersey’s Rutgers University, where he was selected by the student body to deliver its commencement address. Three years later, he earned a law degree from St. John’s University.
QUOTABLE: On legal battle vs. Apple: “I don’t plan on stopping until this is all resolved, I don’t mind if I have grandchildren, and this is still going on.”
