Atty. Robert Plautz
Robert Plautz is a lawyer practicing taxation law, criminal law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert Plautz at a Glance
Robert Plautz is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Robert Plautz. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1976), New York (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Sixth Circuits (1982). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D. New, 1973) and Kent State University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member, Committee on Criminal and Civil Tax Penalties, 1984— Co-Chair, New York City Tax Matters, 1991) New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Plautz
- Robert Plautz is a lawyer practicing taxation law, criminal law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices at Robert Plautz in New York, NY
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Robert Plautz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Plautz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Tax Law in New York
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Civil Litigation 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Plautz
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 Robert Plautz's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, tax, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Plautz brings 53+ 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 Ohio, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and New York, Robert Plautz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and tax, Robert Plautz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Plautz 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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Common Legal Issues Robert Plautz Handles in New York
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