Stephen Bilkis graduated from Touro Law School in 1997. Soon after he passed the bar exam of New York and established the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates. In over 20 years of practice, Mr. Bilkis has successfully represented scores of clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island, and Staten Island in matters related to personal injury, probate law, criminal law, and family law.
Mr. Bilkis strongly believes that each client is unique and each case is different. His solutions are never “one size fits all.” He prides himself on listening to his clients, reviewing all facets of each case, and using his deep knowledge of New York law to come up with individualized solutions for each client.
Stephen Bilkis has been a member of various national and local bar organizations and associations including the New York State Bar Association, American Prepaid Legal Institute, the American Association for Justice, AARP Legal Services Network, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Stephen Bilkis and the staff at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have well-earned reputations as knowledgeable and effective attorneys who fight for their clients’ legal rights. Because of this, the firm, its attorneys, and some of their notable cases or clients, in whole or in part, have been mentioned on several media outlets including CNN, CBS, CNBC, and ABC New York, as well as in the New York Times, New York Post and Newsday.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Juvenile Law
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
- New York
- English: Spoken, Written
- Head of Law Office
- Stephen Bilkis & Associates
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- Touro Law School
- 10.0 Rating
- Justia
- AFL-CIO Union Privilege Legal Plan
- Plan Administrator
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- American Prepaid Legal Institute
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- New York State Trial Lawyers
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- New York State Bar  # 2842938
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- Union Plus Benefits for AFL-CIO Union Members Newsletter
- Union Plus
- Union Plus, AFL-CIO Legal Benefits Conference, Washington, DC
- AFL-CIO
- Gave yearly talks about employment benefit packages to the AFL-CIO Union leaders and members
- Accepted Member
- Writers Guild of America East
- Q. Is it legal to place a blank (no amount)social service 104 lien on my personal injury settlement in NY. Its a NF car acc
- A: I'm sorry to hear about the difficult and confusing situation you are facing. In New York, it is generally permissible for government agencies, such as the Department of Social Services (DSS), to place a lien on a personal injury settlement to recover costs associated with providing services. A Section 104 lien allows DSS to secure payment for services rendered, even if the exact amount owed is not yet determined. This means that placing a blank or undetermined amount lien on your settlement is legally allowable under New York law.
However, certain procedures must be followed to ensure the lien is properly executed. Typically, the attorney handling your settlement should notify DSS of ... Read More
- Q. Are you legally and lawfully allowed to own a shotgun in the state of New York without a gun license?
- A: In New York State, the laws regulating the ownership and possession of firearms vary based on the type of firearm. Shotguns fall under the category of "long guns," which also includes rifles.
For individuals residing outside of New York City, owning a shotgun does not require a state-issued license. However, there are eligibility criteria that must be met. According to New York Penal Law § 265.01, a person must be at least 18 years old to purchase or possess a shotgun. Additionally, individuals must not fall under any prohibited categories, such as those convicted of certain felonies or individuals subject to restraining orders, as outlined in New York Penal Law §§ 400.00(2) and ... Read More
- Q. My wife died via suicide. Being treated by doctors and a hospital. EMS refused to work on her.
- A: I'm truly sorry for your loss. Dealing with the legal implications following your wife's death, especially under such distressing circumstances involving medical treatment and emergency services, can be incredibly challenging. Understanding whether you have a viable wrongful death or medical malpractice case in New York requires careful consideration of several factors.
In New York, a wrongful death claim allows certain family members, such as a spouse and children, to seek compensation if a loved one's death resulted from another party's negligence or misconduct. Importantly, only the decedent's personal representative—typically the executor or administrator of ... Read More
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- Rodriguez v. City of New York
- New York Court of Appeals