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 7 reviews | Family

Posted by Bridgett | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 Otto | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wholeheartedly Recommend!

It is not easy in Alabama for a father to get full custody of his daughter. Mr. Sommas was relentless in my case, and we won. In my opinion, he worked far over and above the money I paid, in order to make sure that my daughter was in a safe and stable environment, which is with me. He does not remind... me of most other lawyers I have met or dealt with. He really cares about his cases and the people involved. He is passionate about children. I was very pleased with my entire experience, and I will not use any other family law attorney in the future besides Mr. Sommas. He has also done my will and trust for my daughter and went above and beyond to make sure she will be cared for in the even that something happens to me. I highly recommend him.

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!

Posted by Jeremy | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Experience

Mr. Somma came to me as a recommendation from a past client who was very happy with his services. . I knew the exact direction and even the end result I wanted to achieve in my child custody case, I was unsure how to get there. Mr. Somma KNEW how to get there! He took the time to meet with me and hea...r the details of my case and gave me clear direction with a laser focus. He took absolute control of the case and we filed on May 10 and everything was complete, and case closed on June 12. It was funny, tag the one court hearing you could tell Mr. Somma made the other attorney physically nervous. This guy has a courtroom presence about him that is authoritative and confident. I personally will be using him in the future....as well as recommending him to my family and friends for ALL their legal needs. He is not cheap, but worth every penny! You get what you pay for!

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child support, divorce

I have worked with Joe for many years now and what was a scarey journey, has now become much less frightning knowing I have Joe on my side. His counsel has always been knowledgeable, fair and resonable. With multiple complex family cirmcustances I orginally retained an attorney (name not mentioned) t...hat was not available to take a call and when he did charged me a 2 hour minimum. I ended up having to handle an important task myself that the attorney should have handled. Thats when I was reffered through a family friend to Joe Somma and his team. It truly made all the difference in the world and I knew I was dealing with person who was compasionate and sympathetic to my circumstance. Joe gave me the right advice and got everything on track but most importantly continued the relationship over the years. The right attorney can make or break you and Joe was and is the “right” attorney.

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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

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