Nicholas G. Kokis

Nicholas G. Kokis

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 34 years

Tax Lawyer at Astoria, NY
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Estate Planning ... +2 more

31-19 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY

About Nicholas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Tax 40%

Federal & New York State Tax Law Corporate & Partnership Law Employment Matters

40%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate Planning and Administration

20%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 20%

Criminal Tax Evasion defense, related Title 26 and Title 18 crimes and similar state crimes.

20%
Business 10%

Corporations, Partnerships, LLC's, M&A, Employment Agreements, NDA's and related matters

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

FLSA and similar state claim Back-wage defense on behalf of small business owners.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kokis & Associates, P.C.

31-19 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY, 11102

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Nicholas G. Kokis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Terry | March 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

consult

Attorney Kokis was great . He took his time explaining to me what i needed to do.

Nicholas Kokis

Replied last March 21, 2017

thank you sir.

Posted by Eric | February 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Tax Attorney Ever

I was overseas for 6 years and came home to a suprise $250k bill from the government for back taxes. Mr. Kokis knew how to deal with the IRS and what they were looking for. He planned out a strategy which involved multiple issues to overcome and a great deal of paperwork / documentation. From the ...first time I met with him, he knew exactly what to do, say and write. He was always available and responded to emails quickly. The end result was a $0 dollar owed to the IRS and peace of mind. I was stressed out before I met Mr. Kokis but from time of the initial visit until the issue was resolved, I slept easy. Highly recommended

Nicholas Kokis

Replied last February 8, 2017

thank you.

Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent work

Nick did excellent work for me on a contract. He is fast, knowledgeable, and personable. He also thought over and beyond, and took great care about my specific case.

Posted by Eleni P | May 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Mr. Kokis first represented us in U.S. Tax Court and won our case, saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties and interest. Our family maintained him as our family estate planning attorney and his service has continued to be prompt and courteous. His knowledge of tax law and tax proced...ure is unprecedented. We highly recommend him.

Posted by Charlie | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Nick Kokis

I have been involved in an OVDI (overseas Assets) for approximately 4 years. Mr. Kokis has given me fabulous Advise , been extremely courteous, And is highly intelligent in regards to the laws .Mr. Kokis has helped me enormously.

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Nicholas G. Kokis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

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"Mr. Kokis is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Outstanding Accomplishment Award, Office of Chief Counsel - IRS

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Kokis & Associates, P.C.

2011 - 2013

Adjunct Professor of Income Taxation in MBA program, Molloy College

2009 - 2012

Principal, Kokis, Klig & Freundich, LLP

2006 - 2009

VP Tax Counsel, Computer Accociates

2005 - 2006

Assistant Vice President of Tax, Moodys Investor Services

2000 - 2005

Tax Counsel, Quest Diagnostics

1991 - 1997

Trial Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Long Island City Lawyer's Club

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Member

1997 - Present

United States Court of International Trade

Member

1992 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

Education

1996

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1991

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Long Island City Lawyers Club

2018 Tax Cut and Jobs Act

Languages

English

Greek

Spanish

Activity

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