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James V. Sylvester is a business, ip, and appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. District Court, Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fif (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1977) and Rice University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James V. Sylvester is a lawyer practicing business, technology, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices in Austin, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James V. Sylvester is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James V. Sylvester is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James V. Sylvester is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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