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Nicholas G. Kaizer is a partner in Levitt & Kaizer and has been a practicing attorney in New York since 1988. He graduated from Boston University, and then pursued a juris doctorate from University of Miami School of Law. After graduation, Mr. Kaizer practiced law in Miami before returning to New York, where he currently specializes in criminal defense litigation. A nationally recognized expert in criminal defense and the United States Sentencing Guidelines, he has lectured attorneys and judges on the federal Sentencing Guidelines .
Mr. Kaizer also practices federal and state civil litigation, specializing in complex litigation. Mr. Kaizer is admitted in New York, Florida and the District of Columbia, as well as in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Southern District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Eleventh Circuits. Based upon the breadth and depth of his legal expertise, he has been admitted provisionally in numerous other jurisdictions. Mr. Kaizer has written articles for legal periodicals concerning defense in criminal matters and has contributed to several of Richard Levitt's annual Second Circuit Criminal Law Updates.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1988
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney! Very intelligent and skillful
I was referred to Mr Kaizer by a friend, when I had a tough case in west coast. While my previous attorney was waiting for sentencing to happen, Mr Kaizer took over my case and prepared me with many ways of strategies. He used his intelligence and years of experience dealt with prosecutors and agents...
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime
Excellent Attorney!
I recently retained the services of Nick Kaizer, and his firm, to serve as local counsel and represent my interests in the Southern District of New York in a white collar criminal matter. I was impressed by his preparedness and attention to detail in a very difficult financial case. Nick helped us...
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Government
A well-respected, skillful attorney... and a true gentleman
I retained Mr. Kaizer based on the suggestion of another attorney. "Nick" represented me in a matter involving the federal government. From the first meeting with Nick, I felt at ease. He’s patient, empathetic and honest. He took the time to understand a very complex set of circumstances spanning...
Posted by Erica | July 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Very Challenging Project
On behalf of a client, I had one hour to find a criminal lawyer, never having even spoken to one before... I found Nicholas Kaizer. I decided to entrust him and Mr. Leavitt with a bizarre and very challenging case, and thus my sanity with it. My trust could not have been better placed. Both Mr. Ka...
Posted by Alex | July 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
You'll be in good hands
I had the good fortune to be represented by Mr Kaizer recently. He was very patient, clear and thorough in going over the situation and my options with me, and made sure I understood everything. He always responded quickly and was easy to get in touch with when I had concerns, which was invaluable to...
"My Kaizer is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney. I have found Mr. Kaizer to be a tireless advocate for his clients, and someone who has the ability to clearly, concisely and effectively explain complex legal principles in a way that judges, juries, opposing counsel, and his clients, can understand."
"Nick Kaizer is an extremely hard-working and conscientious attorney who fights for and gets great results for his clients. He is responsive and accessible, always willing to answer a client's questions and explain in detail what is happening in the case every step of the way. I know Nick for many years and can say unhesitatingly that he is some one you can trust to help you in the most important affairs in your life."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Nicholas G. Kaizer as a colleague and good friend for many years. Nick is smart, sharp, direct, extremely knowledgeable about the law, and a totally devoted defense lawyer who will fight the government and find the right way to win."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kaizer handled hinmself professionally in the settlement of a difficult matter. It was a pleasure to deal with an attorney who was both courteous and responsive."
"I endorse Nicholas Kaizer and have worked with him on many cases. Nicholas is a lawyer's lawyer-- the kind of professional other lawyers go to when they want to develop sound strategies in complex cases. He is an intelligent, articulate, hard-working attorney who consistently gets stellar results. He is also a team player, and has a unique bed-side manner with clients. In short, Nicholas is at the highest level of the practice of law, and it's a pleasure to work with him."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
New York Super Lawyers, American Law Media
2021
NY Metro Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010 - Present
, Levitt & Kaizer
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife-Member
1990 - Present
New York Criminal Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Change of Venue Granted
counsel sucessfully removed all restraint against Claimant's property by demonstrating claimant was an innocent owner of the home, despite the fact that it was bought with money advance by convicted husband.
Vacated and Remanded
Amended Judgment imposing forfeiture vacated
Severance Granted on Defense Motion
Murder conviction reversed/remanded for new trial
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Preparing for the Worst and Hoping for the Best: Representing Clients in IRS Audits
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