Atty. Timothy James Sylvia

Atty. Timothy James Sylvia

Timothy James Sylvia is a lawyer practicing civil practice, wills, probate and 6 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.S. degree from Suffolk University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Ellicott City Ellicott City 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Timothy James Sylvia at a glance

Timothy James Sylvia is a Member based in Ellicott City, Maryland, practicing at Timothy J. Sylvia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in U.S District Court, District of Maryland (1996), Maryland (1996), District of Columbia (1998), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (2001). Educated at District of Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Suffolk University (B.S., 1991). Active member of Howard County and Maryland State Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Ellicott City, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy James Sylvia is a lawyer practicing civil practice, wills, probate and 6 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.S. degree from Suffolk University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Timothy practices at Timothy J. Sylvia in Ellicott City, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy James Sylvia's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Timothy James Sylvia is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy James Sylvia

Where is Timothy James Sylvia's law office located?
Timothy James Sylvia's law practice is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The firm is Timothy J. Sylvia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy James Sylvia handle?
Timothy James Sylvia focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Timothy James Sylvia practiced law?
Timothy James Sylvia has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Timothy James Sylvia go to law school?
Timothy James Sylvia earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Timothy James Sylvia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
District of Columbia School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
Suffolk University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

U.S District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1996
Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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