Atty. Gerald Rokoff
Gerald Rokoff is a lawyer practicing tax. Gerald received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Tax Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Gerald Rokoff at a Glance
Gerald Rokoff is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1974) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association Tax Club of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerald Rokoff
- Gerald Rokoff is a lawyer practicing tax
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Gerald practices at DLA Piper LLP in New York, NY
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Gerald Rokoff's Areas of Legal Practice
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Tax Law in New York
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Why Clients in New York Choose Gerald Rokoff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gerald Rokoff's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerald Rokoff brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and U.S. Tax Court, Gerald Rokoff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Gerald Rokoff's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Gerald Rokoff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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