Overview
Michael J. Hilkin represents clients in all aspects of complex state and local tax matters. He has a particular focus on tax controversy and transactional issues relating to state and local income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and other business taxes. Michael has extensive experience handling state and local tax issues before US administrative and judicial systems, including arguing cases before state courts and state supreme courts.
Michael frequently speaks on concerning state and local tax issues before the Council on State Taxation, the Practising Law Institute, the New Jersey State Bar Association, The New York State Bar Association, TeleStrategies and Interstate Tax.
Recognitions
- Chambers USA, Tax: State & Local, 2025
- Legal 500 US, Recommended, 2025
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Tax Law, 2024–2026, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, 2026
Community
- New York State Bar Association, member
- New York City Bar Association, State and Local Tax Committee, former chair
Credentials
Education
University of Iowa College of Law, JD, Order of the Coif, 2009
University of Northern Iowa, BA, summa cum laude, 2006
Admissions
New York
Courts/Agencies
US Supreme Court
