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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- 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. Options for reducing three-tier sex offender registry in New York after 40 years.
- A: I'm sorry that you have been dealing with the long-term consequences of this situation and are seeking a path forward. In New York, individuals on the Sex Offender Registry may petition for a modification of their risk level designation under certain circumstances, even many years after the initial classification.
Under New York Correction Law § 168-o, a registered sex offender may apply to the court for a modification of their risk level. You may be eligible to petition for a downward modification if you have been registered for a minimum of one year and can demonstrate a change in circumstances that supports a lower risk level. These circumstances may include good behavior, long-term ... Read More
- Q. How can I obtain sole custody and request supervised visitation due to safety concerns with my child's mother in New York?
- A: I'm sorry you are dealing with a situation that puts your child's safety and well-being at risk. When a parent believes that the other parent is exposing the child to harm, New York law provides a way to seek court intervention and request changes to custody and visitation arrangements.
Since you already have physical custody and joint legal custody, you will need to file a petition in Family Court requesting a modification of the current custody order. Your petition should ask the court to award you sole legal and physical custody and to require that the mother’s visitation be supervised. In New York, courts will only modify an existing custody order if you can show that there ... Read More
- Q. How do I collect my deceased son's belongings from NY police storage?
- A: I'm very sorry for your loss. Navigating the legal process after the unexpected passing of a loved one can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure their personal property.
In New York, when someone passes away without a will, the distribution of their property follows the rules of intestate succession. Since your son had no will and his closest next of kin is his minor son, the court will consider the child as the primary heir. However, because the child is only four years old, he cannot act on his own behalf in legal or administrative matters. A parent or guardian must act on his behalf.
To retrieve your son’s belongings, you will likely need to obtain legal authority ... Read More
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