Atty. Robert Sylvor
Robert Sylvor is a lawyer practicing transactional law, corporate law, real estate and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from College of the City of New York in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 65+ Years Experience
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About Robert Sylvor at a Glance
Robert Sylvor is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Sylvor & Richman, LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1961). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1960) and College of the City of New York (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Member, Labor Law Committee, 1983—) and American (Member, Labor Law Committee, 1983—) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Sylvor
- Robert Sylvor is a lawyer practicing transactional law, corporate law, real estate and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from College of the City of New York in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Robert practices at Sylvor & Richman, LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Sylvor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Sylvor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Sylvor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Sylvor's practice in the field of employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Sylvor brings 65+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Robert Sylvor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Sylvor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Sylvor Handles in New York
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