About Earle Anthony Sylva
Earle Anthony Sylva II is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982 and holds bar number 103754. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Sylva is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Earle A. Sylva II, a law firm located in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding regions.
Mr. Sylva earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he graduated in 1982. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Santa Clara University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Santa Clara University School of Law, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Sylva concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, business law, and real estate law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, property transactions, and corporate governance. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Sylva has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for ten years.
Mr. Sylva is an active member of the San Francisco Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the San Francisco Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Sylva is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
