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Tax attorney Joseph R. Viola is a Penn Law graduate who also holds a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from Temple. He offers to clients the knowledge, skill and judgment he has developed over 30 years of successful trial and appellate litigation experience in federal courts, state courts and administrative agencies.
Mr. Viola represents individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations in federal tax disputes of all types and at all levels.
Mr. Viola has chosen this area of focus in the belief that every federal tax dispute boils down to investigating and proving facts and applying the applicable law to those facts in a just and reasonable manner. That territory ultimately belongs to the litigator, not the tax "specialist." Being able to navigate through the maze of federal tax laws, regulations and other pronouncements remains an important skill — but it is not enough.
Every federal tax dispute requires effectively advocating for the taxpayer's position. Developing a compelling case at an early stage may leave the government reluctant to take a chance in the courtroom. A seasoned litigator with broad tax law expertise will often be in a better position than a former "insider" — with narrower training and experience — to bring about a quick, cost-effective and fair resolution of the tax dispute. Of course, if resolution cannot be achieved at the administrative level, Joe Viola stands ready, willing and able to file an action in the most advantageous court and to proceed as far as is necessary and appropriate to obtain the optimal result.
Mr. Viola believes the key to effective representation — in federal tax and any other matters — is developing a cordial relationship of mutual respect and trust with each client. This can only be achieved through personal attention, responsiveness and accessibility on the attorney's part, as well as with openness and cooperation on the part of the client. The process works best when the client is kept informed and regularly consulted.
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Acquired: 1989
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
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1515 Market St, Ste 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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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...
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...
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...
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2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2006 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Appellate Courts CommitteeBoard Member
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
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2009
LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)
2008
Certificate in Estate Planning
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts