Joseph R Viola

Joseph R Viola

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

Tax Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Tax

1515 Market St, Ste 1200, Philadelphia, PA

About Joseph

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph R. Viola, Esquire

1515 Market St, Ste 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Joseph R Viola's Reviews

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26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Researching, Coodinating, Finalizing Legal Circumstamces

Mr. Viola handled numerous legal cases for us, including in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. His searches included old deeds, tax records, prior agreements and their current implications, etc. At all times we found Joe to be honest legally and personally, He Is always attentive and responsive, cal...ling back the same day with answers and intelligent suggestions on complicated legal issues.He can bridge the gaps between a client's individual needs and the codified laws surrounding them - the case. We highly recommend him to represent you in legal and fianancial matters

Posted by Michael | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

IRS Wage Garnishment

Late on a Friday afternoon, my employer notified me they had received a wage garnishment letter regarding me from the IRS. This "happened out of the blue." I had not received any collection notices from the IRS. I did not know what to do; I called an attorney friend of mine, who stated I needed an IR...S tax specialist and recommended Mr. Viola. It was early Friday evening when I contacted Mr. Viola via the link on his web page. I was pleasantly surprised when Mr. Viola called me the next morning (Saturday). We discussed the situation and set a time to meet on the following Monday. We met; by end of day the IRS problem was resolved. For Mr. Viola, this was "another uneventful day at the office." For me, he thwarted a potentially traumatic event.

Posted by Patricia | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

OVDP Lifesaver

OVDP is a way to end a potential IRS nightmare. However, complying with the IRS, your bank, and their attorneys' demands can be complicated and time consuming. There is a great deal of conflicting information on the internet on the subject of OVDP, and if you want to do the right thing, you need some...one on your side who is knowledgable and competent. Joe is not a fast talking tax attorney, but he is thoughtful in his responses and takes his time with each and every question.  His clear explanations and confidence afford a great deal of information and will set your mind at ease. He makes the process of filling in the necessary paperwork easy. We are very relieved to have the OVDP process behind us, and it would not have been so painless if Joe hadn't been there for us. We could not have managed this without his level of expertise, which is why we so highly recommend him.

Posted by Carl | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Outstanding Affordable IRS Tax Attorney

Joseph Viola is very personable, approachable attorney who maintains an excellent relationship with the IRS and State and City tax agencies. Joseph is no push over but used the law to get me excellent results. Joseph has been a dedicated counsel and friend. I feel bad that I am eating into his per...sonal time, but Joe constantly assures me that it’s okay, and he’s always available. Joseph is well known and liked at the IRS tax offices in Philadelphia. The IRS knows his reputation of doing the right things and as such a trust is already established which allowed for the proper attention and resolution to happen in my case. I thought that negotiations with the IRS would be a complex stressful event but Joseph work with both the IRS and myself to get all matters resolved in timely manner that prevented any financial hardship from tax lien or garnishment from occurring. Joseph handled all aspects of my case and no paralegal was involved. This is much different than the large tax attorney corporations that ask you to call 800 numbers for tax problems. Joseph detailed knowledge of the taxpayers collection process allowed me to have a solution to my tax issues that were tailored to my situation. Joseph put all his knowledge and experience with working with IRS agents for years to work for me in a personalized manner. As such I was able to have all my tax issues solved.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Expert in tax law

Joe has been practicing tax law for decades. He is extremely knowledgeable on the newly implemented rules (e.g., FBAR and FATCA) that have affected many expats. We're lucky to have found him, and grateful for his help on getting some of our tax issues resolved while living abroad.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, Philadelphia Court Of Common Pleas

1984 - 1988

Chief Council, Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania

1981 - 1984

Clerk, State Of Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Associations

2006 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association, Appellate Courts Committee

Board Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member

Montgomery Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2009

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)

2008

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

Certificate in Estate Planning

1981

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

City University of New York, Hunter College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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