John Kokolakis

John Kokolakis is an Astoria, New York, lawyer who focuses on business law, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, and immigration matters. He represents clients in business sales, residential and commercial property matters, company formation, and financial fresh start planning. His work includes helping buyers, sellers, business owners, and individuals understand their legal options and move forward with practical guidance.

John earned his undergraduate degree from Queens College and his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all New York State courts, the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the Connecticut bar. His education and admissions support a practice built on legal analysis, careful drafting, and problem solving.

John has experience with many forms of business and real estate transactions. His work includes business sales involving restaurants, dental practices, and other ventures, as well as transactions for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties. He also drafts and reviews business documents involving corporations, limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, promissory notes, and employment-related agreements.

John Kokolakis brings a practical background shaped by prior public service as a management auditor, community associate, and legislative aide. Those roles strengthened his attention to detail, research skills, and ability to respond to client concerns. He also gives back through pro bono work and service as an arbitrator in small claims court. His practice reflects personalized attention, clear communication, and a commitment to helping clients address important legal and business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, The Kokolakis Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Queens College
  Undergraduate Degree

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