John Randolph Yoak
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
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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...
John Randolph Yoak's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"John is a sharp, knowledgeable, and efficient attorney committed to providing top notch service at a reasonable cost. I endorse John."
"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."
"I have know John since law school. He is diligent and client-centric. I strongly recommend him."
"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."
"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."
Tax lawyer
Experience
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 CourtAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Tax Section, State Tax CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Wills for Heroes ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Florida Bar, Tax SectionMember
2004 - Present
Florida BarAttorney Member
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney Member
2001 - Present
Beta Alpha PsiMember
1998 - Present
Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyMember
2004 - 2004
Barney Masterson American Inn of CourtMember
1998 - 1998
Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyInternational Service Project Chairman
Education
2009
LL.M - Master of Laws
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
1999
AA - Associate in Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Federal Tax
2012
Federal Tax
2011
Beginning Concepts in State Tax Nexus
2010
Introduction to Allocation and Apportionment
2009
State Tax Research
2009
Introduction to Sales and Use Tax
2009
Identifying and Quantifying State Tax Exposure Items
2009
Revenue Sourcing
2009
Allocation and Apportionment
2009
State Tax Nexus
2008
Allocation and Apportionment Workshop
2008
Introduction to State and Local Tax
Publications
2016
2013
Languages
English
Activity
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