Joshua A. Plaxen joined Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. in December 2015 and became a partner in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Joshua served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable William V. Tucker for the Circuit Court for Howard County from August 2012 through September 2013. During his time as a law clerk, Joshua contributed to judicial opinions, observed numerous trials for different types of legal matters, and developed an astute understanding of Maryland civil procedure. After clerking, Joshua worked for the University of Maryland, Baltimore where he drafted and negotiated Clinical Trial Agreements and Research Agreements with large, publicly traded companies and small startup companies.
Joshua graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park(opens in new tab) in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law(opens in new tab) in 2012 magna cum laude. He was also inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society for finishing in the top ten percent of his class. During law school, Joshua served on the Executive Board of the University of Baltimore Law Review. He has consistently been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2019. Joshua has also been named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide, which highlights younger attorneys building strong practices and taking on significant work early in their careers. In 2026, he was further honored as a Managing Partner Award Honoree by The Daily Record, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the future of Maryland’s legal community. As a lifelong resident of the Howard County and Baltimore area, Joshua is committed to fighting for the rights of Maryland residents.