Joseph Charles Somma

Joseph Charles Somma

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 23 years

Probate Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +8 more

2107 5th Ave N Ste 301, Birmingham, AL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

Probate Administration

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Strategic Probate and Estate Administration

20%
Business 10%

Litigation for Businesses and Plaintiffs

10%
Real Estate 7%

Complex Real Estate Litigation & Transactions, Quiet Title, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions, Property Tax Sales & Property Tax Redemption

7%
Family 5%

Divorce and Child Custody

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 23 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2002

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph C. Somma, PC

2107 5th Ave N Ste 301, Birmingham, AL, 35203-3325

Joseph C. Somma, P.C.

Shelby County Office, 108 Preserve Circle, Alabaster, AL, 35007

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Joseph Charles Somma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

86 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Lee | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Eviction and Ejectment

Several years ago, I entered into a verbal agreement which allowed someone to rent my home. When I was ready to sell the property, the renter refused to vacate. Attorney Sommo prepared, filed and represented my interest in any and all court filings. I subsequently received a writ of possession and ph...ysical possession was restored. For several months, the process was extremely tedious. During the whole time, Attorney Sommo was professional, courteous and patient. He explained every step being taken and on occasions where clarification was needed, he repeated those steps. As a client, what I found most important was his promptness to respond to every challenge, his consistent communication during the process, and his willingness to follow-thru until physical possession of my property was restored. I am grateful for his assistance.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Property Owner

Joe is an honest and reliable attorney. He is well versed in real estate and will work tirelessly for you. I hired Joe to represent me with a real estate issue. He was always available when I had questions and made time to address any concerns. If you need a good attorney that is easy to work with al...ong with a winning attitude he is the one!

Posted by Jana | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Helpful & Responsive Assisting in Sale of Property

I was the trustee of a relative’s estate. Joseph Somma assisted me in the sale of a home held in this trust. I had never bypassed a realtor before but Mr. Somma was very helpful & always responded quickly to the many questions I had. Thanks to Mr. Somma, everything worked out extremely well & was a p...retty simple process. I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Donell | March 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A +++ Legal Assistance

Mr. Somma was the only attorney that replied to my concern through Legal Match. I was able to easily set up a phone interview followed up by a face to face meeting. He offered me a few options regarding how he could handle my matter and was upfront and honest about his fees. He went to work quickly ...and got me the result that I was looking for. I would definitely recommend anyone give him a call to find out more about what services he can offer. Thanks Jo!

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney!

Not only did Mr. Sommas fight for our family, he took a genuine interest in us. Our case has been very much out-of-the-ordinary, but he has never batted an eye. We don’t have to constantly deal with leaving numerous messages with his secretary or on his voicemail, if we called him, we got to talk to... him. He may have to return our call because he is working on another case, but he always calls or emails back quickly. He knows family law and he will fight for your family too! I appreciate the times he has allowed me to just call and vent my frustrations. This process hasn’t been free (you get what you pay for) but his assistance has been worth every dollar spent!

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Joseph Charles Somma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen Melson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I sought out Joe personally when I had a family member who needed a divorce lawyer. He was so helpful and compassionate with the situation and was incredibly professional. He advocated well for my family member. I highly recommend him!"

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Horace Nation

Probate lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is a very competent lawyer who represents his clients well."

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Tomer Maor

Real estate lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Joseph. Highly professional, responsive and a wonderful guy."

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Adrienne Powell

Real estate lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is a very knowledgeable and skillful attorney. He’s aggressive and well known in the legal community. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Adrienne Powell

Family lawyer

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Virginia Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Joseph C. Somma PC

Associations

2002 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

Education

2002

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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