Joseph Moon
Joseph Moon Law Firm, Inc.
2518 Duluth Highway
Suite 101
Duluth, GA 30097
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Phone: (770) 813-5577 | Fax: (770) 813-8814
http://www.josmoonlaw.com
We are on your side.
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to take Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies, tax problems, business legal matters, and immigration related cases.
Sub-Topics
Citizenship or Naturalization
Customs
Employer Petitions
Employer Work Visas
Family Petitions
Passports
Permanent Resident (Green Card)
Political Asylum & Refugees
Removal or Deportation
Visas
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to take Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies, tax problems, business legal matters, and immigration related cases.
Sub-Topics
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Collections & Repossessions
Credit Disputes
Credit Restoration
Creditor Harassment
Debt Relief
Garnishments
Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
GA, Dec 2006
Bar Number: 109707
Other Court Admissions
• United States Tax Court
• United States District Court Northern District of Georgia
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• Georgia Magistrate
• State and Superior Courts
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• Georgia Supreme Court
Association Memberships
• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Georgia
• Christian Legal Society
• National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars and I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
Papers and Publications
I have appeared on local Christian radio programs related to legal issues.
Example Cases
Bankruptcy cases, tax problems, immigration problems, and others.
Education
Southern Illinois University
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Carbondale
IL
2006
The University of Denver Graduate Tax Program
Master of Taxation (M.T.)
Denver
CO
1995
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Atlanta
GA
1994
Magna Cum Laude.
Accounting.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Georgia.
Firm Focus and History
The firm was established in 2008 and handles the following cases: bankruptcies for individuals; tax legal matters, tax offers, and settlements; business law; and individual, family, and business immigration law.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked as a tax consultant for Ernst & Young LLP in Los Angeles and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Los Angeles and Chicago. I also worked as a tax attorney/manager for a large public accounting firm. In 2007, I joined a local law firm in Atlanta and served the public in the areas of family law, business law, tax law, real estate law, immigration law, civil matters, corporate law, tax-exempt entities, estate planning, bankruptcy law, tenant and landlord issues, personal injury, and criminal law. In 2008, I decided to open a law firm to provide affordable legal services to the public.
Activities and Awards
Pro Bono work for Atlanta Legal Aid Society.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A person needs to be well-informed to make the best educated decisions. A cost effective way is to obtain general legal knowledge from reading legal books and other legal resources. However, please note that these resources cannot be a substitute for a lawyer who can analyze the facts and circumstances and advise the person of relevant alternative legal options and resolutions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We prepare our clients' documents for submission to the Bankruptcy Court, Georgia State Courts, Federal Courts, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and to Immigration Court.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I generally do not advise clients to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy meeting people and helping people. My philosophy is that the law is a tool to achieve the client's objective. An attorney can assist the client to formulate the objective and achieve that objective.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have previously worked as a tax consultant and tax attorney in large public accounting firms and gained much knowledge about the mechanics of businesses. Moreover, the knowledge that I have gained has helped me to better understand the importance of finances to individuals and businesses. I immigrated to the United States when I was eight, and afterwards, I became a naturalized citizen. Over the years, I have helped many individuals obtain legal status in the United States and helped these individuals to pursue the American dream.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Over the years, I acquired knowledge in many areas of law to provide assistance to clients.
What do you like best about your career?
Working with clients to build lasting relationships.
Tell us about your law firm:
Our firm is very fortunate to have two staff members who can speak foreign languages and understand diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our staff is always sensitive to the needs of the clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I enjoy finding creative solutions to problems.
Personal Interests:
Attend a church, play guitars, ride bikes, and read books.
Fax
(770) 813-8814
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
English, Spanish, and Korean.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, the legal fee starts at $1,500 and increases, in relation to the complexity of the case. All other legal matters can be offered either in flat fee basis or hourly rate basis.
Hourly Rates
We offer hourly rates.
Free Initial Consultation?
No, the initial consultation is $50 for 30 minutes. When our firm is retained, the firm will credit $50 toward the attorney fee.
Typical Retainer
Yes, we have a typical retainer.
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