Stephen H. Bilkis

Stephen H. Bilkis

4.1
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Probate, Family

100 Park Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Veteran New York Criminal Defense Lawyers experienced at handling cases including assault, DWI, Drug crimes, sex crimes, child pornography, grand larceny, petit larceny, gun crimes, internet crimes, burglary, robbery, and white collar crimes.

25%
Family 25%

Experienced New York Family Law Attorneys handling cases including child custody & visitation, paternity, child support, family offense petitions (Order of Protection), spousal support or maintenance, guardianship, and petition for abuse & neglect.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

New York personal injury lawyers handling auto, motorcycle, truck, premises, or construction accidents, slip, and fall, or any other type of accident, or if you were injured by a medical mistake or because of a dangerous product.

25%
Probate 25%

New York Probate and Estate Lawyers handling cases involving estate planning and administration, and probate.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen Bilkis & Associates

100 Park Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

Stephen Bilkis & Associates

805 Smith St, Baldwin, NY, 11510

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Stephen H. Bilkis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Celesta | January 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Must Hire!!!!

I had my first encounter with Mr. Stephen Bilkis three years ago over the phone. He and his staff have been nothing but courtesy and professional. Their hard work ended with a large six-figure settlement for my case. I would highly recommend you contact his office. I want to give a special THANK YOU ...to Ms. Tricia Krapf. She always made me feel like a priority and was always kind and professional over the phone and email. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by Dustin | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Aggressive and Experienced

Stephen has handled numerous estate matters, criminal matters and family court matters effectively and with a goal-oriented approach. He gets great results and is a results-oriented attorney.

Posted by Brad | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding

Great attorney helped out my family at a very hard time for us. His compassion and professionalism were greatly appreciated. Can't thank him and his staff enough for all the support and legal guidance !

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Stephen H. Bilkis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sa'id Vakili

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen H. Bilkis on numerous occasions over the years, and he is an exceptional attorney. Stephen combines extensive legal expertise with strategic insight, excellent client communication, and genuine compassion for those he represents. He is notably thorough, collaborative, and consistently delivers outstanding results. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen to anyone in need of a highly skilled and dedicated personal injury lawyer."

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Joshua Kelner

Litigation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Weiss

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Stephen Bilkis for more than ten years and have handled numerous cases with him and for him . He is an excellent attorney with a wealth of knowledge about the law. He is aggressive in his representation of his clients and is always seeking the best outcome . Unlike many attorneys, Stephen is creative and can think outside the box . His creativity and zealous advocacy leads to superior results for his clients."

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Richard Hellerman

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Stephen for decades. He is as sharp and smart as anyone with whom I have ever worked. He is constantly thinking of the most creative ways to solve problems to help his clients. I could not recommend Stephen more highly. I consider him a trusted friend as well as a colleague."

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Gregory Marshall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Mr. Bilkis as a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in multiple areas of the law. His practice and multifaceted and strives to assist clients in achieving their legal goals."

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Scott Steinberg

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stephen for over 30 years and have always found him to be a strong and effective advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Best Mount Vernon Probate Lawyers, Expertise.com

2025

Best Family Lawyers New Rochelle, NY, Expertise.com

2025

Best Birth Injury Lawyers Huntington, NY, Expertise.com

2025

Best DUI Lawyers Queens, NY, Expertise.com

2025

Best Family Lawyers Brooklyn, NY, Expertise.com

2025

Justia Lawyer Rating 10/10; Top Rated Lawyer, Justia.com

2024

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

2023

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

2022

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

2021

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

2020

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

2019

Top Attorney Award New York Accident and Injury Attorneys, TopAttorney.com

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Managing Partner, Stephen Bilkis & Associates

Associations

American Association for Justice

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Union Plus

AARP Legal Services Network

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Major Car Accident Verdict Involving Multimillion-Dollar Award

The jury awarded a total of $13.9 million in damages.

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Education

1997

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Torts

Tort law

2012

AFL-CIO Union Privilege

Legal plans; legal rights of union members

2011

American Prepaid Legal Services Institute

Legal plans, tort law, car accidents

2010

American Prepaid Legal Services Institute

Legal plans, tort law, car accidents

2010

AFL-CIO Union Privilege

Legal plans; legal rights of union members

2008

AFL-CIO Union Privilege

Legal plans; legal rights of union members

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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