Atty. John Thomas Sylvester
John Thomas Sylvester is a lawyer practicing child support, child protection, collections and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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John Thomas Sylvester is an UNEY Dept. of Soc. Servs. based in Lima, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on child support, creditor rights, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1979) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1979). Educated at University of Buffalo (J.D., 1978) and State University of New York at Geneseo (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lima, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Thomas Sylvester is a lawyer practicing child support, child protection, collections and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Lima, NY
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John Thomas Sylvester is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in New York →
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
John Thomas Sylvester is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John Thomas Sylvester is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lima are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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