Atty. Barbara Ann Sylvester

Atty. Barbara Ann Sylvester

Barbara Ann Sylvester is a lawyer practicing arbitration, employment & labor, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Oakland Oakland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Ann Sylvester at a glance

Barbara Ann Sylvester is a employment, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1998) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Ann Sylvester is a lawyer practicing arbitration, employment & labor, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Barbara practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Ann Sylvester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Ann Sylvester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Barbara Ann Sylvester is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barbara Ann Sylvester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barbara Ann Sylvester is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Barbara Ann Sylvester is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Ann Sylvester

Where is Barbara Ann Sylvester's law office located?
Barbara Ann Sylvester's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Ann Sylvester handle?
Barbara Ann Sylvester focuses on employment, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barbara Ann Sylvester practiced law?
Barbara Ann Sylvester has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Barbara Ann Sylvester go to law school?
Barbara Ann Sylvester earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Barbara Ann Sylvester for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1998
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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