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Joseph C Bright

Joseph C Bright

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Joe concentrates in state and local taxation, regularly assisting business and individual taxpayers regarding corporate, financial institution, sales and use, income, real estate, transfer, and all other state and local taxes. A former chief counsel of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, he has since represented hundreds of taxpayers — including businesses, individuals, and nonprofit entities — in state and local tax planning, administrative, legislative, and litigation matters.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Pennsylvania Economy League

Philadelphia Bar Association

Publications

“Taxation,” a two-volume treatise on Pennsylvania state and local taxation published by West Group as part of Summary of Pennsylvania Jurisprudence 2d, which has been cited in multiple decisions by both the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Joe has also written many articles on state and local tax topics.

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School

J.D.

1970

Harvard University

B.A.

1964

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - Pennsylvania

Senior Statesperson
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Joseph Bright expertly advises clients on state and local tax issues connected with their transactional activity.

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California

Colorado

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

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