John Randolph Yoak

John Randolph Yoak

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Tax Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Tax

28870 US Highway 19 North, Suite 300, Clearwater, FL

About John

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

State and Local Tax

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Yoak Law, P.A.

28870 US Highway 19 North, Suite 300, Clearwater, FL, 33761-4341

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John Randolph Yoak's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2013 | Tax

Excellent Tax Advice

Mr. Yoak provided excellent federal income tax advice and assistance to me and my family. We had made mistakes, and faced possible penalties, interest, and fines - but he counselled us and liaised with the IRS on our behalf and achieved great results. I highly recommend Mr. Yoak as a helpful, compass...ionate, and extremely effective tax attorney.

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John Randolph Yoak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Slade Dukes

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. John Yoak is an excellent attorney, sharply skilled, and vastly knowledgeable. He is diligent and committed to working for and serving his clients, ensuring their best needs and best interests are well considered and covered."

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L. Grant

Tax lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Other

"John is a sharp, knowledgeable, and efficient attorney committed to providing top notch service at a reasonable cost. I endorse John."

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Erica Pless

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John has significant experience in the areas of state and local taxation. He is a great asset to the tax law community in Tampa Bay."

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Benjamin Hillard

Business lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Friend

"I have know John since law school. He is diligent and client-centric. I strongly recommend him."

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Brent Bigger

Tax lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John since we were law school students together at Stetson many years ago. I have always known John to be a very devoted and dilligent person who will put his best efforts into serving his clients' legal needs."

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Johnlee Curtis

Tax lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an extremely talented lawyer. He is a top practitioner in the field of tax law - even in the highly specialized area of state and local taxation issues. He is highly competent, intelligent, and ethical. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

CALI Award, U.S. Taxation of International Transactions, Chapman University School of Law

2003

William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Stetson University College of Law

1999

All-Florida Academic Team, Third Team, St. Petersburg College

1999

All-USA Academic Team, St. Petersburg College

1999

Service Hallmark Award, St. Petersburg College

1998

George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Member Award, Phi Theta Kappa

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Manager, Specialized Tax Services (SALT), BDO USA, LLP

2012 - 2014

Shareholder, Yoak Law, P.A.

2009 - 2012

Manager, Specialized Tax Services (SALT), BDO USA, LLP

2007 - 2009

Senior Associate, State and Local Tax, Moss Adams, LLP

2006 - 2006

Senior Associate, Federal Tax, Corbin, LLP

2004 - 2004

Associate, Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A

Associations

2013 - Present

United States Tax Court

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Tax Section, State Tax Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Wills for Heroes Program

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - Present

Florida Bar, Tax Section

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

Beta Alpha Psi

Member

1998 - Present

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Member

2004 - 2004

Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Member

1998 - 1998

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

International Service Project Chairman

Education

2009

Chapman University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2003

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Stetson University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2001

University of Pittsburgh

BS - Bachelor of Science

1999

St. Petersburg College

AA - Associate in Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Community Legal Clinic

Federal Tax

2012

Community Legal Clinic

Federal Tax

2011

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Beginning Concepts in State Tax Nexus

2010

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Introduction to Allocation and Apportionment

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

State Tax Research

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

Introduction to Sales and Use Tax

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

Identifying and Quantifying State Tax Exposure Items

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

Revenue Sourcing

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

Allocation and Apportionment

2009

SALT Intern Training Program

State Tax Nexus

2008

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Allocation and Apportionment Workshop

2008

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Introduction to State and Local Tax

Publications

2013

Electronic Submission to IRS Co-author, The Tax Section of the Florida Bar Comments on the Proposed Regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 1411

Languages

English

Activity

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