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

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Biography

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Fees and Rates

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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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Back Tax Issues

First and foremost, Mr. Joseph Viola is GREAT guy, he's EXTREMELY TAX LAW KNOWLEGABLE, PROFESSIONAL, PASSIONATE about his BUSINESS and DEPENDABLE! I'm a small business owner and I had at least 6 years of back taxes that needed to be in current status. It wasn't that I didn't want to file, but t...here were several unfortunate events that prevented me from accomplishing that goal. My original tax accountant passed away (rip), his uncle in the business inherited my account and became ill, he then passed it to a guy in Delaware, which let it sit for a year, then I was refered to a tax accountant in NJ, which was fine just too slow, and because I was not that educated in the tax system, I became product of the TAX ENVIRONMENT (Back Taxes, Heavy Interest Fees, Liens, Threating Letters, etc...) a total nightmare! That's when I did my own extensive research for a local Tax Attorney, that could possibly sort through this mess of past tax issues and found Mr. Viola. He introduced me to a totally new and organized ball game. He explained every process step by step, answered all calls and questions, all options and final possibilities. Now I am current with my personal ans business taxes, have new super accountant (Mark) that is excellent, a payment plan, and new hope for a complete resolution. Thanks again Mr. Joe Viola!

Posted by Adelya | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A great lawyer!

Joseph was beyond helpful working with my case! Besides being a wonderful professional, he has the common sense and humanly attitude which make any process so much easier. Highly recommend to anyone!

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 anonymous | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Simply Outstanding!!!

In an upsetting and worrisome time, I had someone in my corner. They relieved my worries and took the extra time to make sure I fully understood the levity of the situation and just how they were going to handle it. I give them my most sincere recommendation as they have integrity, accountability and... respect. They were my zealous advocate in my time of need and they handled my case almost seamlessly. I felt like I was being represented by a family member.

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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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