Joe Ladato
Profession Sport
Speed is key for a short race, but in the long run, a slow twitch is what you really need. For cross-country bicycling, an immense amount of endurance is necessary to climb steep hills, cruise the lanes, and ultimately cross the finish line. Endurance and skill lead the way for Joe Lodato in competitive bicycling, and these same attributes complement his knowledge of the law and ability to take on complex cases with ease.
Competitive bike racing takes more than peddling down the road. Experienced bikers know how to use their opponents to their advantage through drafting and while cruising in a pack, and each move on the course is a finely tuned move in an elaborate game. Lodato masterfully commands a case in the courtroom with the same intensity and expertise that he uses on the racecourse. In both Juvenile and Criminal courts, his breakaway skill, perfected on the bicycle circuit, allows him to drop the rest of the pack behind him. With more than a decade of law enforcement experience and several years' worth of time at the Knox County District Attorney's Office, he has amassed experience in the field and in the courtroom, making him a valuable ally in a legal race.