$ 300-500 per hour
Lawyer is an occupation with a long history, and it seems as though lawyers have been disliked for just as long.
As the old joke goes, “How can you tell a lawyer is lying?” — “Her mouth is moving.”
After all, only lawyers and painters can turn black into white, so long as sufficient fund is provided.
But this is not what I believe.
A client came up to me and told me how much time, energy, and money she has spent on her prior attorney for some disputes with her landlord. After two years and dozens of thousands of dollars spent, the issue still lies there without any hint of resolution.
I sat down with her and listened to her frustrations. After understanding the facts and reviewing the documents, I sent a letter to the landlord. Boom, issue resolved. The landlord extended his willingness to talk and settle the issue.
Certainly this letter didn’t earn me dozens of thousands of dollars. Am I, then, a stupid lawyer who just pushed money away?
No, that’s not what I believe.
I believe the first and foremost thing in legal practice is never money but helping clients.
If I cannot help a client resolve an issue or gain a better insight, there lies no meaning in taking the money for legal services.
If you are looking for a reliable and honest lawyer to work with, to help you on your transaction, litigation, business, wealth arrangement, and/or any legal matter, then I believe I am who you are looking for.
-Sylvia Tsai, 2019 in New York
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275 Madison Avenue Suite 903, New York, NY, 10016
32 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Knowledgeable, transparent; exemplary example of an attourney
We hired Sylvia for a case based out of NYC. Tenant law - she was kind, patient and clearly intelligent. She fulfilled all my exceptions. We had an on going relationship and she was honest and always reliable.
Posted by Ada | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Property owner
Sylvia Tsai is very experienced in handling tenant eviction cases. During COVID, many tenants take advantage of their landlord because they are protected by the law. My tenant collected unemployment fund from the government but didn’t pay any money towards his rent. This tenant was a troublemaker, he...
Posted by Sharath | November 27, 2019 | Immigration
Amazing experience
Sylvia was extremely helpful in providing some answers to questions related to immigration. Her demeanour was extremely personable and she came across as someone who is very knowledgeable on the subject. Immigration matters are generally stressful but her patient and lucid explanations put me at ease...
Posted by Ken | October 21, 2019 | Immigration
Assistant Vice President
Syliva is very responsive and detailed-oriented of my non-immigrant visa issues. I have a help from her in helping me deal with my H-1B visa as well as the F-1 visa change of status within a very tight deadline. Under her guidance through the different parties and negotiations, I am now clear what I ...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
client
Sylvia is a very professional immigration attorney and also an amazing person. She helped me go through my urgent/tough H1B process and I deeply appreciate that. I was able to file my H1B petition at the end (and also got my H1B) because of her efforts and helps. She has also given valuable advice to...
"Ms. Tsai is a skilled, knowledgeable and passionate advocate for her clients in the legal area of commercial litigation in NYC. Ms. Tsai's successes in and out of the courtroom are testament to her tremendous hard-work, courage and positive attitude."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2020
Marqui's Who's Who In America- Women in Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2019 - Present
Partner, Geng & Associates, P.C.
2019 - Present
NEX FoundationGeneral Legal Counsel and Board of Directors
2014
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