Colleen Spain, Tax Attorney in Uniondale, New York
Uniondale, NY
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Colleen Spain is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Tax.
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- Handles Tax matters from Uniondale, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Colleen Spain: Colleen Spain is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Tax.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Colleen takes on
Colleen concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases in Uniondale, New York
Colleen takes tax matters in Uniondale, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Colleen Spain — tax lawyer in Uniondale
Colleen Spain is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Tax.
Colleen Spain is a tax lawyer advising individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of federal, state, and local tax issues.
Colleen helps clients prepare for and manage disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the New York City Department of Finance. Her experience includes handling audits, appeals, negotiations with taxing authorities, protests, and collection due process hearings. Colleen also regularly advises clients on tax issues arising out of various business transactions, including assisting with reorganizations and negotiating transactional documents such as acquisition agreements and merger agreements.
When advising not-for-profit organizations, Colleen works with both public charities and private foundations. Her experience includes forming these entities and applying for tax-exempt status with both the Internal Revenue Service and New York State, as well as providing advice on managing day to day operational matters. Colleen also has extensive experience petitioning the Charities Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General for approval to complete transactions, including property sales and entity dissolution.
Prior to joining Farrell Fritz, Colleen spent seven years at a Big Four accounting and consulting firm focusing on federal, state, and local tax risk management and controversy resolutions.
How Colleen handles tax matters
Colleen Spain is a tax lawyer advising individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of federal, state, and local tax issues. Colleen helps clients prepare for and manage disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the New York City Department of Finance. Her experience includes handling audits, appeals,…
The kind of cases Colleen takes
Colleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in Uniondale and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
St. John's School of Law
J.D.
Jurisdictions
Colleen's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Colleen studied at J.D. in St. John's School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Colleen completed J.D. in St. John's School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colleen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Colleen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
Locations
Colleen Spain's office in Uniondale
Colleen's primary office is at 4000 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York, 11556-3826. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Colleen Spain — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Colleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in Uniondale, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Colleen
Colleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Colleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colleen Spain
How much does it cost to hire Colleen for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colleen offer a free consultation?
Colleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Colleen's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in New York typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Colleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colleen take my case if I'm outside Uniondale?
Colleen is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Colleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Colleen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Colleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colleen accepting new tax clients right now?
Colleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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