Atty. Sylvia Denys

Atty. Sylvia Denys

Sylvia Denys is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment discrimination, housing discrimination and 4 other areas of law. Sylvia received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Sylvia Denys at a glance

Sylvia Denys is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Sylvia Denys. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, ssd, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1994). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1979) and Duquesne University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sylvia Denys is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment discrimination, housing discrimination and 4 other areas of law
  • Sylvia received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Sylvia practices at Sylvia Denys in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Denys's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Sylvia Denys is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

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

Sylvia Denys is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Sylvia Denys is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Sylvia Denys is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sylvia Denys

Where is Sylvia Denys's law office located?
Sylvia Denys's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Sylvia Denys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Denys handle?
Sylvia Denys focuses on discrimination, employment, ssd, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Sylvia Denys practiced law?
Sylvia Denys has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Sylvia Denys go to law school?
Sylvia Denys earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Sylvia Denys for a consultation?
You can contact Sylvia Denys 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 Denys received?
Sylvia Denys's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1979
B.A.
Duquesne University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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