$ 300-500 per hour
About Sylvia
Biography
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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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Fuqiang Zhang PC
275 Madison Avenue Suite 903, New York, NY, 10016
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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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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...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional, patient and dedicated
Sylvia is very professional and knowledgeable of all immigration related cases. She is very patient when communicating and answering my questions with every needs. My H1B application went smoothly with her help, and I did not even need to worry at all. Highly recommend!
Posted by TingTing Wang | April 03, 2019 | Immigration
Very professional and nice!
I called Sylvia about my family and my green card status issues, and she was so friendly, and quickly reviewed the information for me and explained very detailed. I highly recommend her if you need to apply for the green card or if you have any questions regarding immigration.
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2019
OPT Consultation
It was a brief consultation but Sylvia has been extremely helpful and was very responsive with options I can do or explore.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2018
Great experience
It was a brief consultation but Sylvia has been extremely helpful and was very patient with explaining the details and also provided more options for my case to explore.
Sylvia P. Tsai's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bryan Goldstein
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Marqui's Who's Who In America- Women in Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Geng & Associates, P.C.
Associations
2019 - Present
NEX FoundationGeneral Legal Counsel and Board of Directors
Education
2014
NYU School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2021
KOllision International Women's Day Event: workshops, fashion, beauty & art
How to Lean In: My Experience as a Female Attorney
Publications
2018
Pursuing the American dream : a legal handbook for new immigrants to United States
Personal Injury Related Questions Q&A
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sign a photocopy of Form I-20 (not original) and send it to USCIS?
12 Apr 2021
Q&A
H1b expired in sep 2019 , a new company wants to transfer my H1B is it possible?
10 Apr 2021
Q&A
How I can break my apartment rent lease and getting my deposit back?
31 Mar 2021