Atty. Sylvia Alice Cates

Atty. Sylvia Alice Cates

Sylvia Alice Cates is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, environmental, government and 2 other areas of law. Sylvia received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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About Sylvia Alice Cates at a glance

Sylvia Alice Cates is a environmental and government attorney based in Greenland, New Hampshire. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983), District of Columbia (1989), Massachusetts (1994), and Arizona (1995). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Greenland, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sylvia Alice Cates is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, environmental, government and 2 other areas of law
  • Sylvia received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Sylvia practices in Greenland, NH

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Alice Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sylvia Alice Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Sylvia Alice Cates is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Hampshire →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire 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 Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sylvia Alice Cates

Where is Sylvia Alice Cates's law office located?
Sylvia Alice Cates's law practice is located in Greenland, New Hampshire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Alice Cates handle?
Sylvia Alice Cates focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has Sylvia Alice Cates practiced law?
Sylvia Alice Cates has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Sylvia Alice Cates go to law school?
Sylvia Alice Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Sylvia Alice Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1983
B.S.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
Arizona
Admitted: 1995
Washington
Admitted: 2003

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