Joseph W. Sheyka has practiced in the field of franchising and distribution law for thirty years. He is co-author of General Franchising Considerations, published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Organizing and Advising Illinois Businesses.

Mr. Sheyka is a frequent lecturer on franchising and distribution topics. The respected English publisher Chambers and Partners cites him in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, calling him "a steady lawyer with a high skill level" with a "deep well of knowledge" and noting that he wins praise for his "exceptional ability when it comes to negotiating settlements" and "is seen as one of the go-to lawyers in Illinois for regulatory and legislative expertise." Chambers writes, "One commentator describes him as 'a reserved kind of transaction expert - quiet but very talented, creative in finding solutions for clients and the kind of guy you want on your team.' Sources draw particular attention to his solid negotiation skills."

The Leading Lawyers Network lists him as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois, and he has been cited in 11 editions of The Best Lawyers in America. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer, as the result of research projects conducted jointly by Law & Politics and Chicago magazines, and has been listed in Who's Who Legal: The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers.