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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Real Estate

Posted by Alex | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

A Great Competent and Compassionate Lawyer

Attorney Joe helped me in a real estate matter and was excellent in his knowledge, compassionate care, and successful implementation. I don't even live in the State, but I would move here just to have Attorney Joe as my representative in legal matters in his specialty. He is one of the best attorneys... I've ever worked with, and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Kevin | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Very Effective!

Joseph was able to successfully disentangle me from a real-estate legal quagmire that I had gotten myself into. He had a great strategy for effectively resolving this matter and was aggressive (as and when needed) and always available to discuss the current progress and options. He may not be t...he cheapest -- but he is EFFECTIVE! Very professional and knowledgeable of real-estate law. Highly recommended!

Posted by Lee | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

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 Bridgett | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Attorney

I contacted Mr. Somma regarding a real estate issue we were having with our HOA. When I went to talk with him the first time, he had already researched the problem, knew everything about the HOA, their Restrictions, Covenants, regulations and rules, and had several different ideas for how to solve o...ur issue. I was so impressed with how well prepared he was and his knowledge of the issue. Our problem was resolved in our favor in a very quick and professional manner. I have since referred him to two of my friends, one with a domestic issue and the other with a business matter, and both were extremely happy with the way their cases were handled. I would highly recommend Mr. Somma to anyone without hesitation.

Posted by Chris | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Support For Out of State Real Estate Investors

We have worked with Joe Somma for almost three years and will continue to work exclusively with him. Joe has provided excellent support on contract review and overall legal guidance on real estate matters. He is down-to-earth and does not “nickel and dime” for every call and email we have. We need mo...re Joe Sommas on our team!

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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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