Joe helped me with my legal issues. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. I appreciate the time he spent on my case, explaining the legal process. Thank you again, Joe.
providing practical solutions to your Federal, Indiana, and Illinois tax problems
PROVIDING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO YOUR FEDERAL, INDIANA, AND ILLINOIS TAX PROBLEMS
Joseph Pearman brings extensive legal expertise gained from diverse professional settings. With a legal background, both inside and outside of the private practice setting, coupled with his substantial experience in Criminal Defense, Insurance Subrogation, Personal Injury, Probate, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, and Tax Controversy, Joseph's legal career has been multifaceted.
In 2002, Joseph ventured out on his own and established his Tax Controversy law practice. Focusing on the representation of individuals and businesses suffering from tax delinquencies and related issues, Joseph serves as a trusted advocate before the Internal Revenue Service, the Indiana Department of Revenue, and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Before his career in the law, Joseph's path included working as a certified welder in Northwest Indiana. The unique combination of blue-collar and white-collar experiences provides Joseph with a distinctive perspective and the ability to empathize with the concerns of both individual and business clients.
Joseph currently resides in St. John, Indiana, with his wife. Beyond his legal pursuits, he finds joy in activities like golf, fitness, woodworking, and moments with his family and friends.
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THANK YOU
Mr. Pearman was professional, courteous, and prompt. He updated frequently and took care of identity theft/tax fraud issues.
Posted by KM | November 1, 2023
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GLAD I CALLED JOE
Joe helped me with my legal issues. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. I appreciate the time he spent on my case, explaining the legal process. Thank you again, Joe.
Posted by MS | November 1, 2023
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GREAT RESULT
Joe did an excellent job of help with both my husband’s situation and my later issues when my husband passed away. He was very knowledgeable and walked us through the process every step of the way. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by CM | November 1, 2023
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EXCEPTIONAL TAX ATTORNEY
I was very fortunate to have selected Joseph Pearson as my attorney to resolve my tax issues. I found him to be exceptionally knowledgeable and effective. Most notable was his prompt and thorough attention to detail, minimizing any chance for later difficulty. I had complete confidence in his work on my case, and would recommend him without reservation.
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Posted by CA | October 31, 2023
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HIRE JOE
I had some complex federal and state tax issues with several different businesses and needed help working through them. I searched several different firms, met with Joe Pearman and decided to hire him. I worked with Joe over a three-year period getting everything resolved satisfactorily. Joe was realistic, presented several different options and did not paint an unrealistic picture of the potential road forward. The assistance he gave me was very valuable and I do not hesitate to recommend him to other potential clients.
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Posted by DL | October 31, 2023
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MONEY WELL SPENT
I will always remember the professionalism, knowledge of the law, and forthright honesty in explaining my situation. Once Mr. Pearman accepted my case, I felt confident in a just and honest conclusion. And he was very successful in the final decision.
Posted by DJ | October 30, 2023
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Joseph Pearman on a tax matter. He was very good at educating us on tax law and helping our leadership team and board members to understand what steps we needed to take to successfully resolve the issue. Joe is very candid and direct. We all appreciated working with him and ultimately coming to a successful resolution.
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Posted by JG | October 30, 2023
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GREAT ATTORNEY
I had some substantial tax issues inside my business and didn’t have any resources or existing relationships to help me resolve the problems. I took a chance, did the almighty search engine gamble, spoke to several large and small firms, made the right decision, and chose Joe Pearman. From the very first meeting, Joe put me at ease. He laid out a very realistic road map with several options on how to go forward. Many other firms painted a too good to be true picture. He set realistic expectations of the process and all of the potential ups and downs that could possibly come my way. Joe’s approach, personal touch, and expertise in these matters helped manage my stress. This allowed me to focus on the business. Joe was very professional and efficient with his time. Everything turned out better than expected. I assume that most people don’t talk about their personal and company tax issues out of fear or embarrassment. I know I didn’t. I don’t how I could ever repay Joe for the work he did for both me and my business and the relationship we have built. I could not be more grateful that I choose Joe and would recommend anyone who not only wants to get their problems resolved, but to be given realistic expectations about the situation, to hire Joe NOW. I consider hiring Joe one of the best decisions I have ever made.
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Posted by CS | October 30, 2023
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VERY PLEASED
I hired Joseph Pearman to represent me with a tax matter in 2019. Joe was exceptional at explaining the facts of the tax laws and laying out my options in a concise and honest manner. I could not be happier with his representation!
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pearman has been representing individuals and businesses with tax issues for many years. He is very familiar with the tax laws and the policies and procedures of the Internal Revenue Service. I refer all of my clients who have tax issues to Attorney Pearman."
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