62/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 999 Google reviews, the most in Shirley.
Tax Lawyers in Shirley, NY: 2026 rankings
40 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Shirley: Ronald S. Cook, PC, LFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 999 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 10
Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 40.
- 12
Most-reviewed: The Law Offices of Kenneth H Dramer PC, 335 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 40 ranked after Ronald S. Cook, PC; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Shirley tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 40 rated law firms.
Top 10 tax lawyers in Shirley at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald S. Cook, PC | 62 | 4.9★ (999) | Smithtown, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Tax Problem Law Center LLC. | 61 | 4.9★ (88) | Garden City, 39 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Fine & Clear Tax Solutions | 60 | 4.9★ (63) | Uniondale, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Tenenbaum Law, P.C. - Tax Attorneys | 59 | 4.7★ (58) | Melville, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Boruchov, Gabovich & Associates, P.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Massapequa, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Brad M. Aron, Attorney at Law | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Westport, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Law Offices of Yael N. Lazar, PC | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Glen Cove, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | EA Tax Relief, Inc. (Long Island) | 55 | 4.8★ (5) | Melville, 29 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Heller & Consultants Tax Grievance | 55 | 4.8★ (263) | Rocky Point, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (37) | Bridgeport, 31 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
All 40 tax lawyers in Shirley, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Garden City, 39 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Uniondale, 38 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Melville, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Massapequa, 31 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Westport, 35 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Glen Cove, 39 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Melville, 29 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Rocky Point, 11 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 263 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgeport, 31 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Garden City, 39 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Uniondale, 38 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews.
Based in Westport, 37 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#14 Montalvo Tax
Based in Massapequa Park, 32 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Consultant”.
Based in Stamford, 39 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Bohemia, 13 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Hauppauge, 17 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
#18 Hardy Law Group
Based in Stratford, 29 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Woodbury, 33 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in City of Milford (balance), 31 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based in New Haven, 35 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Stamford, 39 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Ronkonkoma, 11 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation”.
Based in Rocky Point, 12 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Certified public accountant”.
Based in Shelton, 35 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
All 40 tax lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Green & Sklarz, LLC | 47 | 4.7★ (29) | 35 mi |
| 27 | TaxCure | 47 | 4.9★ (17) | 34 mi |
| 28 | Stepanian Law Firm | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 33 mi |
| 29 | Keyes & Looney Law Firm | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 30 | Jaspan Schlesinger LLP | 45 | 3.7★ (7) | 39 mi |
| 31 | Francis S. Infurchia & Company | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 36 mi |
| 32 | Berchem Moses PC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | 45 | 3.4★ (10) | 33 mi |
| 33 | Schroder & Strom, LLP | 45 | 3.8★ (17) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 35 | James M. Rubino | 44 | 4.5★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 36 | Blutter & Blutter | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 37 | Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 38 | Scherer & Pudell, PLLC | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 39 | Nedder & Associates, LLC | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | 36 mi |
| 40 | Neubert Pepe & Monteith PC | 43 | 2.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
Also serving Shirley
20 more tax lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Batt & Messinetti PC | 5.0★ (17) | In Shirley |
| Corsello Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Energy Tax Savers / R&D Tax Savers | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Jacoby & Jacoby Attorneys at Law | 4.8★ (11) | In Shirley |
| Jeffrey M. Rosenblum, P.C. | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Katz Chwat, P.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Klein Jonathan J | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Laura Blasberg Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Law Offices of Kobrick & Moccia, A Professional Corporation | 21 mi | |
| Nixon Peabody LLP - Long Island Office | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Prendamano Tax Resolution & State Tax Advisory | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Pure Tax Resolution | 10 mi | |
| Reilly Like Tenety & Hinrichs Law LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| SE Battaglia Tax Relief | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP | 17 mi | |
| The Law Office of Suzanne Q. Burke | 12 mi | |
| Turley Redmond & Rosasco, L.L.P. | 4.9★ (37) | In Shirley |
How we ranked Shirley tax lawyers
We scored 40 Shirley tax lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Shirley data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a tax lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many tax law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a tax lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you handle audits and appeals yourself?
- Is my situation civil, or could it become criminal?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Tax lawyers in Shirley: frequently asked questions
Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Shirley?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in Shirley, NY is Ronald S. Cook, PC with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 999 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tax Problem Law Center LLC. (#2) and Fine & Clear Tax Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 40 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many tax lawyers are there in Shirley?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 40 tax lawyers serving Shirley, NY. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which tax lawyers in Shirley are open 24/7?
2 ranked tax lawyers in Shirley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ronald S. Cook, PC (#1) and The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tax lawyers in Shirley work on weekends?
9 of 40 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ronald S. Cook, PC (#1), Tax Problem Law Center LLC. (#2) and Fine & Clear Tax Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Shirley tax lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated tax lawyers in Shirley is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Ronald S. Cook, PC has the most, 999 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank tax lawyers?
Each tax lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do tax lawyers outside Shirley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Shirley city center, our service radius for tax lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can tax lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do tax lawyers in Shirley, NY charge?
Tax lawyers usually bill hourly; some offer flat fees for defined work such as an offer in compromise. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $446 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Should I hire a tax lawyer, a CPA or an enrolled agent?
All three can represent taxpayers before the IRS (Treasury Circular 230). A tax lawyer adds legal privilege for advice and can represent you in Tax Court and in criminal tax matters. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of tax lawyers in Shirley, NY ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Shirley?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Shirley
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 tax lawyers serving Shirley.
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