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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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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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 Joseph | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Joe Viola is one of a kind

I had some tax matters that required professional attention and prior to meeting Joe, was represented by tax attorneys who created more problems for me than they solved. By the time I came to see Joe, I was very disillusioned and fearful of what was proving to be very daunting process; one which was... weighing heavily on me. Immediately upon meeting Joe, I realized that he was different than the attorneys who had previously represented me. He took the time to listen to me. He asked a lot of questions and showed interest. He handled me compassionately and with a sense of obligation to protecting my best interests. Within a short period of time, my issues began to resolve just as Joe said they would. I am certain that his sincerity, years of experience, and his ability to create rapport with government representatives, factored heavily in the favorable resolution of my issues. In retrospect, meeting Joe Viola was one of the most important. turning points in my recent professional life. In fact and in many senses, he may have actually saved my life. I would highly recommend his services without reservation, to anyone seeking professional tax representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Joseph Viola, Esq.

Joe Viola was of great assistance in working through some very complex tax issues on my behalf with the IRS. His knowledge of how to navigate that complex and unfriendly government organization was truly a blessing.

Posted by Barbara | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Joseph Viola

Back in 2013 my former accountant retired. I had his assistant prepare 2013 which was a HUGE mistake. This resulted in an audit. In an effort to avoid any future complications, I felt I needed an accountant who was also an attorney and Joseph Viola had all those qualifications. After an initial m...eeting, I knew that I had the right person to represent me. I am very happy with my choice.

Posted by Daniel | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

All You Need is a Cup of Joe!

It's been a while since I've been going to H&R Block now and using TurboTax. I would guess for about 15 some odd years (maybe even less) but I know its been a long time. I also have experience with other software that while fast may not be exact and may land you in an undue audit. I dont write th...is to scare you but I write this as a message of hope and security knowing you will be able to sleep at night havig a "real human" work for you. Recently I came up against a situation that was incredibly different. It was unique and complicated. It caused me to be anxious and a lot of worry. While most of these tax programs are written well the fail to take into account the distinct situation we may be in. There wasn't one able accountant at H&R, one program, or one tax agent to handle my tax situation. So I sought out Joe. The Bad News: I was sent a letter by the IRS to be audited. I thought I was going to jail. Joe not only managed to examine my audit he got to the cause of it. He knew that my audit wasn't just and fairly assessed. The Good News: After careful investigation, he knew that this was an algorithm issue, that corporation programmed material and other software couldn't identify. In the end, due to genuine help motivated by intellect and comprehensive understanding (something that companies and software are unable to do), the audit was closed, additional money was found, and we learned I had been tax exempt for years and continue to be. I am proud to recommend Joseph Viola, Esquire with my greatest endorsement because he would be the person to go to especially if you have complicated legal accounting situations. So I urge you, don't get robbed anymore by these pop-up tax shops in shopping centers and malls, in addition to tax software that keeps your return at bay because the majority of your money is going to the top 1%. Rather, what I want to enforce here is the fact that Joe, while willing to work out a price with you and a heluva a lot cheaper than some of these corporations and companies, we need to go back to old-fashioned, mom-and-pop accountants, and simple one-on-one accountant client interactions. With a free consultation, he will make you want to ditch whatever came pre-installed on your phone or the person in the cubicle who answers to a machine that you may never see or hear from again. While the establishment is out of touch with the people, the ones who know how to help the 99%, at least one of them is Joe Viola!

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Offshore Account Filing

I had a problem on filing taxes on offshore account and hired Mr. Joseph R Viola as my attorney to assist in filing. Mr. Viola was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful to outline step by step to resolve the issue. My problem was finally resolved with no issues at last. I would strongly recommend him ...to anyone who needs to resolve any tax issues.

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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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