John E. Sylvia

John E. Sylvia is a Rhode Island attorney with the Law Office of Steven A. Moretti whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation litigation, family law, and criminal defense. Before law school, he spent several years as an administrator in the health care industry. That earlier professional background adds practical experience working within structured organizations and dealing with complex responsibilities. He represents clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and appears in courts and tribunals connected with his core practice areas.

John graduated from Roger Williams University and later from Roger Williams University School of Law. His undergraduate and legal education provided the foundation for a practice that combines litigation, client counseling, and courtroom work. Legal training in research, procedure, advocacy, and written analysis supports his handling of workers’ compensation claims, family disputes, criminal cases, and related hearings. His prior health care administration experience further adds perspective when matters involve records, workplace concerns, or institutional processes.

John concentrates on workers’ compensation litigation, family law, and criminal defense. He also practices before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal and appears in Municipal and Probate Courts. His work therefore spans contested matters, administrative proceedings, and court-based legal issues that can have immediate consequences for clients. By handling different types of proceedings, he helps individuals understand procedural requirements, prepare for hearings, and address legal problems through negotiation, litigation, or other appropriate court processes.

John E. Sylvia is licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association. His practice combines litigation experience with a background in health care administration and legal work across several court settings. He assists clients with workers’ compensation, family, criminal, traffic, municipal, and probate matters while focusing on clear legal guidance and practical preparation. His work reflects a broad courtroom-based practice grounded in litigation, court procedure, and direct client representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Steven A. Moretti
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Roger Williams University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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