Atty. Brian J. Sylvia
Brian J. Sylvia is a lawyer practicing adoptions, assault, asylum and 29 other areas of law.
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Brian J. Sylvia is a Member based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at Watt & Sylvia Attorneys and Counselors at Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, green cards, car accidents, and drug crimes. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Southern New England School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian J. Sylvia is a lawyer practicing adoptions, assault, asylum and 29 other areas of law
- Brian has been licensed for 32 years
- Brian practices at Watt & Sylvia Attorneys and Counselors at Law in New Bedford, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Bedford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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