About Nicholas
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 2 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 4 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 5 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Lake Shore Legal, LLC
154 Thompson Road, Webster, MA, 01570
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Nicholas Charles Adamopoulos's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 32 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mike | September 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Cares about you.
Fast response, great results, very personable, fees were reasonable. You’re in great hands with Nicholas, I would hire him again.
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Attorney you need on your side!
Attorney Nicholas Adamopoulos was great to work with and represent me on my criminal case. He took the time to explain each scenario and answered every call and text. His dedication over a 34 month period previaled and commanded the best results.
Posted by William | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
William C Palumbo JR
To whom it may concern my name is William C Palumbo JR and Nick Adamopoulos was court appointed to represent me. Without a doubt he is one of the most professional,most knowledgeable&one of the nicest attorneys I've ever had represent me. I just want to say it was a pleasure working with him& I woul...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Not Guilty OUI
Nicholas was very helpful throughout the process of representing me for an alleged OUI. I found him to be very responsive with answering all of my questions and leading me through a not guilty finding. I highly recommend him as an OUI defense attorney.
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Super helpful
I’m an idiot who made an idiot choice which landed me In some hot water. I’ve never been in trouble before so I had no idea what to expect in this situation but nick helped explain my options told me what to expect and helped me get through it as quickly as possible to get back to my regular life
Nicholas Charles Adamopoulos's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Adamopoulos is an intelligent, hard working, goal orientated individual that always strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Adamopoulos is a very intelligent and diligent lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Adamopoulos is professional and courteous. Nick will get the job done and I have seen it first hand, I recommend that you hire him for all of your criminal matters. Call him today."
"I confer with Nicholas anytime our clients or I have a question regarding Tax Law, whether it is at the state or the federal level. Nicholas not only has the education, but practical experience in a wide range of tax matters concerning the Internal Revenue Service (including auditors, revenue officers, and special agents), the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Appellate Tax Board, and United States Tax Court."
"I have both worked with and referred cases to Attorney Adamopoulos. He's a hard-working, honest attorney who will represent your best interests in an exemplary manner."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
2021 Super Lawyer-Rising Star Criminal Defense, Super Lawyer
2021
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2020
10 Best Estate Planning Attorney, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys-Massachusetts, NACDA
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Lake Shore Legal LLC
2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney-Tax, DeFranceschi & Klemm PC
Associations
2020 - Present
Webster School CommitteeMember
2020 - Present
The Last Green ValleyBoard Member
2020 - Present
Youth Starz Futsol IncBoard Member
2020 - Present
Steering Committee-UMASS Cancer Walk and RunMember
2018 - Present
Harrington HospitalMember of Governance
2018 - Present
Webster, Dudley, Oxford Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - Present
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted Attorney
2013 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Federal Court-MassachusettsAdmitted Attorney
2017 - 2020
Town of Webster Finance CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Tax assessment decrease
Education
2016
LL.M - Master of Laws
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Wills v. Trusts
2018
None
Publications
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
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2018
Languages
Greek
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
If you win $1,000.00 on a scratch ticket do I have to pay taxes on it?
30 Jul 2018
Can I send a relative $15,000 (cashier's check, money order, etc) without having to report it, pay taxes or other obligations?
18 Jul 2018