Atty. Michael J. Hilkin
Michael J. Hilkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.
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Michael J. Hilkin is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at The University of Iowa (—, 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Hilkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
- Michael J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Hilkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael J. Hilkin is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Michael J. Hilkin is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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