Joseph MacLellan
Partner
Joseph MacLellan is a partner in the Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Mr. MacLellan has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry as an attorney and industry member. Mr. MacLellan focuses his practice on hospitality and entertainment law as well as the laws governing the alcohol beverage industry. In addition, Mr. Maclellan is a transactional attorney practicing in the areas of corporate and general business law, commercial real estate, and international law. Mr. MacLellan represents a wide variety of clients, including nightclub and restaurant owners, manufacturing companies, startups and growth-stage companies. He provides guidance to clients regarding corporate formation and structuring, general business law and contract litigation. Mr. MacLellan has represented both individuals and companies in a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts as well as before arbitration tribunals throughout the United States.
Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Mr. MacLellan served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President to an international manufacturing company. Mr. MacLellan has also owned and operated an international sourcing and buying office, a retail design and activation company as well as multiple restaurants. Mr. MacLellan is able to utilize his experience as a legal advisor and business owner to offer cost-effective solutions to his clients. Mr. MacLellan is a time-tested and proven deal closer. He specializes in the formation of profitable and mutually beneficial business ventures achieved by utilizing collaborative efforts, strategic planning and a new school approach to traditional corporate and legal protocols. Mr. MacLellan doesn’t just view each deal by evaluating the four corners of a contract but instead works to understand the nuances of the people, passion and purpose of every opportunity.
Drawing on his extensive manufacturing experience, Mr. MacLellan assists clients throughout the buying, selling and brokering process for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) sales. His global connections allow him to bring together contacts and prospective clients in mutually beneficial transactions. Joseph MacLellan advises public and private clients in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. and across a wide array of industries including medical, technology, government, and charitable organizations, among many others.c
Experience
Professional and Community Involvement
- New York City Nightlife Advisory Board, Member, 2025-2027
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey Bar Association, Member
- Florida Bar Association, Member
- UCF Alumni Association, Member
- 3rd Avenue Merchants Association, Member
Speaking Engagements
- Featured Speaker, “Forget About Plan B, Do You Really Have a Plan A?” Virtual Breakfast Session Podcast #33, March 14, 2023
- Speaker, “The Domino Effect of the Little Blue Glove” GM Webinar, May 17, 2021
Publications
In the News
- Featured, “MacLellan Brings Legal Insight & Street Cred to NYC’s Nightlife Board Appointment,” Total Food Service magazine, September 2025
- Featured, “NYC Mayor Adams Appoints Greenspoon Marder Partner to Nightlife Advisory Board,” Insider Weekly, July 30, 2025
- Mentioned, “Wake Up Mintzy Podcast,” Barstool Sports, July 17, 2024
- Featured, “This is how Joe MacLellan is Raising the Bar in Legal Practices in the Hospitality, Alcohol, and Leisure Industries with his Unparalleled Expertise,” MarketWatch, February 27, 2023
- Oct 9, 2025 Ring in the New Year with an All-Night Permit
News & Videos
- Greenspoon Marder Partner Joseph MacLellan Appointed to New York City’s Nightlife Advisory Board
- Greenspoon Marder Announces Partner Promotions in 2025
- Greenspoon Marder Retained by WPF Holdings, Inc. to Lead Corporate Structuring and Licensing Initiatives
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Kelly Purcaro and Kory Ann Ferro Successful in Dismissal of Counts Against Private Aviation Client, Fly Alliance
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Joseph MacLellan and Gai Sher Represent Client B Generous In Partnership with NFL Player Damar Hamlin
- Greenspoon Marder Secures Victory for Pasiphae Holdings, Inc. in PPE Lawsuit
- Greenspoon Marder Client Granted Ex Parte Relief in California District Court
- White Collar Wednesdays: PPE Fraud
- The Domino Effect of the Little Blue Glove
- Greenspoon Marder Expands National Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group In New York And California