Sylvia P. Tsai

I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Sylvia P. Tsai on a landlord-tenant issue and a commercial eviction process, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From our very first meeting, it was clear that she is not only an exceptional attorney but also a dedicated advocate for her clie...nts. Throughout the entire process, Sylvia displayed an impressive depth of knowledge in landlord-tenant law and commercial eviction procedures. She navigated the complexities of my case with ease, ensuring that I was informed and comfortable every step of the way. Her attention to detail and thorough preparation made all the difference in achieving a favorable outcome. What truly sets Sylvia apart from others in her field is her commitment to her clients. Unlike many attorneys who can sometimes feel detached or overly focused on billing, she genuinely cares about the people she represents. Her fees are reasonable and transparent, and she never once made me feel like I was being taken advantage of financially. It’s refreshing to find an attorney who prioritizes her clients’ needs over profit. Additionally, I want to highlight the invaluable support provided by her paralegal, Jonathan Yu. Jonathan was always available to assist with questions and ensure that everything was in order. His dedication and professionalism complemented Sylvia's efforts beautifully, making the entire process even smoother. Together, Sylvia and Jonathan worked tirelessly on my case, demonstrating a work ethic that is hard to come by. They made me feel supported throughout the entire process, and their passion for their work is evident. If you're looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, hardworking, and reasonably priced, look no further than Sylvia P. Tsai. I am incredibly grateful for her assistance and will not hesitate to reach out to her for any future legal needs. Thank you, Sylvia and Jonathan, for your outstanding service!

I am honored to write this review for Ms. Tsai, who served as my lawyer during the process of transferring my business store. Throughout the entire transaction, she demonstrated a professional, meticulous, and dedicated approach, providing outstanding legal services. First and foremost, I want to ...express my gratitude for Ms. Tsai's exceptional legal expertise in business matters. Her profound understanding of commercial law made the entire transfer process smooth and efficient. She excelled in handling contracts, documents, and transaction details, instilling confidence in me and assuring that I could entrust this task to her. Furthermore, Ms. Tsai's communication skills are truly impressive. She can articulate complex legal concepts clearly, enabling me to fully comprehend each step of the process. Her prompt responses to my inquiries ensured that my understanding of the entire transfer remained at a highly transparent and lucid level. Ms. Tsai is not only an outstanding professional lawyer but also demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. Her humility and effectiveness in communication with other stakeholders ensured seamless collaboration within the team, facilitating the successful completion of the transaction. Her collaborative spirit made the entire process more seamless, providing great convenience for me. In conclusion, Ms. Tsai is an immensely experienced and skilled lawyer. Her expertise, excellent communication skills, and genuine concern for clients make her an outstanding legal professional. If you are seeking a responsible, dedicated, and trustworthy lawyer, I highly recommend Ms. Tsai; she will undoubtedly provide you with exceptional legal services.

I first encountered Ms. Tsai when I found an article written by her discussing NYS law on self-help evictions for commercial tenants. Although many lawyers and even the police may disagree, Ms. Tsai correctly discussed the circumstances under which landlords are allowed to evict commercial tenants on... their own--and in fact, if you are a commercial landlord or tenant in NYS, you may well find a clause allowing for landlord re-entry in your own lease. After reading the article, I consulted with Ms. Tsai on the details of how such an approach can be legally taken and she provided me with a detailed memo explaining the relevant laws and how they apply to my situation. It is definitely not an approach without risk and should not be undertaken lightly, but it is NYS courts have ruled in many cases that self-help commercial evictions are illegal, and in fact even the 2016 commercial tenant harassment law includes the following paragraph: "b. A landlord's lawful termination of a tenancy, lawful refusal to renew or extend a lease or other rental agreement, or lawful reentry and repossession of the covered property shall not constitute commercial tenant harassment for purposes of this chapter." I additionally paid Sylvia a retainer in case the matter went to court. She offered to refund any unused portion of the case if it was resolved quickly, and much to my surprise, I did in fact receive a partial refund--a first in my dealings with attorneys. It took some prodding and there was some reluctance on her firm's part (they billed everything starting from the first phone consultation), but she did keep her word and the final price was reasonable. Overall, I found her office to be very thorough and responsive in addressing any questions and concerns that came up.

I had issue with my roommate about a possible holdover situation. I asked Sylvia for half an hour consultation. Though the consultation lasted about an hour, I was charged only for half an hour. During the consultation, Sylvia took her time to figure out the situation, the details. She even reviewe...d and found mistakes in the original lease, a sublease contract, another lawyer's ''notice to quit'' form and gave her prognosis on the situation and ways to resolve. She actually shared more information than she had to. My case resolved without an escalation. However, should it go the court, I would seriously consider Sylvia Tsai's expertise to present my case.