Atty. Sylvia Ann Mayer

Atty. Sylvia Ann Mayer

Ms. Sylvia Ann Mayer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate: civil, arbitration and 12 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Sylvia Ann Mayer at a glance

Sylvia Ann Mayer is a Business Finance & Restructuring Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth and S (1993). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1993) and Washington University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Sylvia Ann Mayer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate: civil, arbitration and 12 other areas of law
  • Sylvia received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Sylvia practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Ann Mayer's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sylvia Ann Mayer

Where is Sylvia Ann Mayer's law office located?
Sylvia Ann Mayer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Ann Mayer handle?
Sylvia Ann Mayer focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Sylvia Ann Mayer practiced law?
Sylvia Ann Mayer has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Sylvia Ann Mayer go to law school?
Sylvia Ann Mayer earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Sylvia Ann Mayer for a consultation?
You can contact Sylvia Ann Mayer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sylvia Ann Mayer received?
Sylvia Ann Mayer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1993
B.A.
Washington University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth and S
Admitted: 1993

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