Atty. Sylvia Kaplan

Atty. Sylvia Kaplan

Sylvia Kaplan is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Sylvia received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, in 1972, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Sylvia Kaplan at a glance

Sylvia Kaplan is a environmental attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1997). Educated at City University of New York School of Law, Queens College (J.D., 1994) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sylvia Kaplan is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • Sylvia received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, in 1972, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Sylvia practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sylvia Kaplan 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Brooklyn 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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Where is Sylvia Kaplan's law office located?
Sylvia Kaplan's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Kaplan handle?
Sylvia Kaplan focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sylvia Kaplan practiced law?
Sylvia Kaplan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Sylvia Kaplan go to law school?
Sylvia Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
City University of New York School of Law, Queens College
- 1994
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York,
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1997

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