I made this video for Underdog Law Office in Portland after a five-year federal case against DHS. A judge ruled against the government, and the case resolved for $125,000.

Legal Videos That Win
Storytelling with receipts. Emotionally powerful.
Legally credible.
“The video helped us in positioning the case for a positive resolution.”
—Peter Janci, Attorney
"Joe put together an amazing video documentary... I thank him from the bottom of my heart."
—Pam L.
Settlement documentaries, day-in-the-life videos, wrongful death videos, and case visuals built from depositions, records, video evidence, client interviews, and on-location shooting.
Produced by a 3x Emmy-nominated investigative journalist.
I spent 16+ years as a TV journalist. I know how to find the story in a case file and make it watchable. That’s what strong settlement documentaries need, and what most video producers can’t do.
Why Clear Eyed Media

Stories That Got Results
Examples from my reporting and legal storytelling work.
Produced in one day as a TV journalist, this report combined records, interviews, and emotional testimony in a case that settled for $650,000.
When insurers denied autism therapy, this family fought back. The state stepped in after my reporting.
A look at my background as a journalist and how I use those same storytelling skills to help attorneys build stronger case presentations.
What People Say About the Work:
Manny Batalla
Brother of Manslaughter Victim
"Joe's exceptional dedication to his profession and his profound empathy directly contributed to my family's journey towards finding closure. His careful and respectful handling of our story brought much-needed public awareness and played a crucial role in advancing the pursuit of justice."
Derek Bachmann Marketing Specialist
"I must highlight the pivotal role Joe played in reporting on my campaign to secure the release of my brother from a prison in Mexico. His reportage garnered the attention of our US senators, ultimately leading to my brother's release and our eventual reunion. Joe's contribution was instrumental in achieving this significant outcome."
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