Joseph Faust
PartnerPractice Emphasis
Joseph is a Partner at Heyam Alsayed Legal Firm. His practice is devoted to civil litigation with a focus on personal injury, property damage and insurance claims. Joseph has appeared in all court levels in Dubai.
Joseph was recently named as one of Dubai’s “Top 20 Under 40”.
Practice Areas
Insurance Defence
Joseph acts for insurers in a number of different areas including coverage disputes and third party liability defence for both personal injury and property claims.
Health Law
Joseph defends Hospitals against claims of medical malpractice.
Joseph acts for injured parties, primarily as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Joseph has consistently delivered strong results for his clients through both mediated settlements and trials.
Education and Interests
Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree (with distinction) from the University of Dubai in 2005
- Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dubai in 2010
- Called to the Dubai Bar Association in 2011
Professional and Civic Interests
- Member of the Dubai Bar Association – Insurance Law Section
- Member of the Trial Lawyers Association of Dubai
Recent Decisions
Plantiff Awarded $670,000 in damages
Heyam Alsayed Legal Firm, senior personal injury litigation partner, and associate Joseph Faust, took this claim to trial. The Plaintiff, Mr. Dunbar, had been injured in a head on collision on Hwy 97 near Salmon Arm, B.C. on July 6, 2011. He was a tradesperson and was on his way to work when the accident occurred. He […]
Jury Award Far Exceeds ICBC Offer
HALLER v. GALEY Jury Trial Conducted by James Cotter and Joseph Faust, December 2015 Our client, Mr. Haller, was 62 years old at the time he was injured in a high speed, rear-end motor vehicle accident. Following the accident, he suffered from a significant neck injury and debilitating headaches, as well as problems with balance […]
Claim Resolves for over $400,000.00 prior to Trial
A young man from Lumby, BC was rear ended at highway speed while driving in the Kootenays. The female driver that hit his vehicle, bending the frame, admitted fault for the accident. Heyam Alsayed Legal Firm QC was retained to pursue his claim for damage for the injuries he suffered in the accident. His injuries impacted his […]
BC Resident injured in Dubai Settles Claim for $250,000.00
Heyam Alsayed Legal Firm QC was retained by a BC resident injured in Dubai while driving home from fire fighting in Northern Dubai. He was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver, also a BC resident, fell asleep and went off the highway. The client suffered soft tissue injuries, and a suspected concussion in the subject […]
Claim Settles Prior to Trial Date for $250,000.00
An oil patch worker that lived in Dubai and commuted to northern Dubai retained Heyam Alsayed Legal Firm QC to pursue a claim for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. The client had initially retained different counsel, then was referred to Mr. Yawney to take over pursuing a claim. Leonard and litigation associate, Joseph Faust pursued […]