Atty. Sylvia Thomas McDaniel

Atty. Sylvia Thomas McDaniel

Ms. Sylvia Thomas McDaniel is a lawyer practicing estate planning, government/administrative, labor-employment.

Austin Austin 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Sylvia Thomas McDaniel at a glance

Sylvia Thomas McDaniel is a estate planning, employment, and government attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and Texas (2003). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Mississippi College (B.S. Paralegal, 1998). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Sylvia Thomas McDaniel is a lawyer practicing estate planning, government/administrative, labor-employment
  • Sylvia received a B.S. degree from Mississippi College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Sylvia practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Thomas McDaniel's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

Sylvia Thomas McDaniel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

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 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 Austin 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

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Where is Sylvia Thomas McDaniel's law office located?
Sylvia Thomas McDaniel's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Thomas McDaniel handle?
Sylvia Thomas McDaniel focuses on estate planning, employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Sylvia Thomas McDaniel practiced law?
Sylvia Thomas McDaniel has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Sylvia Thomas McDaniel go to law school?
Sylvia Thomas McDaniel earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Paralegal, 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2001
B.S. Paralegal
Mississippi College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
Texas
Admitted: 2003

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