Lawyer Joseph Tacopina, graduated from
Skidmore College University of Bridgeport, is now employed by Tacopina, Seigel & DeOreo at
275 Madison Avenue, 35th Floor New York, NY 10016.
While being a member of Federal Bar Council, Member
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, Committee on Federal Legistlation
Judicial Committee for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member
New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Of Counsel
Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1991 to 1994
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Coordinator at Large, Legislative Committee, Joseph Tacopina is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joseph Tacopina as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joseph Tacopina offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Joseph Tacopina has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joseph Tacopina's office is located at New York, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Joseph Tacopina has been admitted in 1992, New York
1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
2001, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
2006, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2d Circuit
2010, U.S. District Court, Connecticut. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation.
Joseph Tacopina's college and law school education includes Skidmore College, University of Bridgeport. Other biographical background includes Joseph Tacopina is the senior partner and lead trial attorney at Tacopina, Seigel & DeOreo.
Mr. Tacopina is considered one of the nation’s premier and most respected criminal trial attorneys, having successfully tried more than 100 cases throughout his distinguished career.
Known as a fierce litigator, Mr. Tacopina has zealously represented clients in State and Federal Courts throughout the nation, in both criminal and civil matters. That is why numerous high-profile clients have flocked to him for representation, including Jay Z, Alex Rodriguez, Meek Mill, Rakim, Michael Jackson, Sticky Fingaz, Sean Hannity, Don Imus, Lillo Brancato, and YG. His clients have also included politicians, judges, Wall Street executives, and other professionals.
While Mr. Tacopina ably defends clients in the court of public opinion, he has also proven equally adept at keeping many of his clients out of the public eye.
As a former prosecutor, Mr. Tacopina understands how his adversaries in criminal cases operate, and his unmatched string of acquittals and successful verdicts in difficult cases is irrefutable proof of his talents as a skilled and savvy courtroom tactician. In fact, renowned for his highly potent cross-examination style, Mr. Tacopina often lectures to other lawyers nationally and publishes material on the subject.
Because of Mr. Tacopina’s extensive litigation experience in both Federal and State Courts, along with his unparalleled track-record of results in some very high-profile cases, Mr. Tacopina frequently appears as an expert legal analyst on various national and local media outlets. He can regularly be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox News, CNN, and Court TV, and heard on his weekly appearances on the Bernie and Sid morning radio show.
Mr. Tacopina is a member of the Harvard Law School faculty, teaching in its Trial Advocacy Workshop.. You should contact other
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