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
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- Union Plus, AFL-CIO Legal Benefits Conference, Washington, DC
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- Gave yearly talks about employment benefit packages to the AFL-CIO Union leaders and members
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- Writers Guild of America East
- Q. Can an executor try a case Pro Se in Federal Court with beneficiaries' consent?
- A: I understand that navigating legal matters as an executor can be overwhelming, especially when trying to manage an estate while ensuring compliance with court rules. While it may seem practical to represent the estate Pro Se in federal court, unfortunately, an executor cannot do so, even if all beneficiaries consent.
Federal law does not permit Pro Se representation in cases where an individual is acting on behalf of others. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1654, individuals can represent themselves in court but cannot represent third parties, which includes an estate and its beneficiaries. Because an executor serves in a fiduciary capacity, meaning they act on behalf of others, they must retain an attorney ... Read More
- Q. Legal options for grand larceny & coercion charges in NY?
- A: This is a serious legal matter, as grand larceny and coercion are both significant criminal charges in New York. Since the young woman already has legal representation, her attorney will be the best person to assess her case based on the specific evidence, witness statements, and any mitigating circumstances. However, I can provide general guidance on possible legal options and defenses that may be considered in this type of case.
In New York, grand larceny involves the unlawful taking of property over a certain value, with different degrees of severity depending on the amount taken. If the money she received was substantial, she could be charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (Penal ... Read More
- Q. Seeking legal advice to sue Utica Police and apartment complex for mishandling emergency vacate order after violent incident with ex-boyfriend.
- A: I’m very sorry to hear about this terrifying and dangerous situation. You have every right to seek legal accountability for what happened, especially given the serious failures by both law enforcement and your apartment complex. There are potential legal claims that could be pursued against both the Utica Police Department and the apartment complex, but the success of such claims will depend on several factors.
Regarding the Utica Police Department, your main argument would likely be based on negligence or failure to enforce a court order. If the emergency vacate order was valid and did not require service for enforcement, the police may have wrongfully failed to act, putting you in direct ... Read More
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