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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Tax Issues

I found Mr. Viola by happy accident. I realized I was in dire straits with the IRS on a Saturday and began calling other firms and leaving messages expecting to be answered Monday. I happened across Mr. Viola’s website and realized he was local. To my surprise, Mr. Viola called me back within 30 minu...tes that Saturday and took his time asking me questions and letting me tell by tax tale which included enduring a levy that had already left me financially paralyzed. Monday he spent researching my situation. I met with him that evening. He clearly explained what had happened and what remedies were available and presented a game plan that was put into place by the end of the week. The explanation and the advocacy was something my previous attorney could not accomplish in over a year. Mr. Viola was able to restore my income while negotiating with the IRS. I highly recommend Joe Viola. His advice is always clear and to the point, and with a touch of humor.

Posted by Don | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

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 Carl | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

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.

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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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