Joe graduated magna cum laude from Castleton State College in 2008 with a BA in History. While attending Castleton State, Joe was senior class president and held several other student government positions. After completing his undergraduate studies, Joe attended the University of Montana School of Law, graduating in 2011. Joe was a member of the Montana Law Review for four semesters and served as a notes editor during his final year of law school. Joe has been practicing law with the Brown Law Firm, P.C. since 2011. His practice emphasizes defense of clients and their insurers in civil claims such as premises liability, professional malpractice, and products liability.