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John Donald Sullivan

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Overview

Practice Areas

85% Real Estate
20 years, 2 cases
10% Construction / Development
20 years
5% Business
20 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($350-$375/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC

999 Third Avenue, Suite 3000

Seattle, WA 98104

206-682-3333
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English

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My approach to client service is to be "forward looking." By paying close attention to details and by looking ahead, Im able to address potential problems... more

References

Client Reviews	Client Rating Former client? Write a review 1 review “CEO” Posted by: a Commercial client, almost 4 years ago. Client Review: As the CEO of a privately held investment company, I acquired and disposed of numerous commercial and residential properties. Over the past 10 years,... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 4 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer John Sullivan is highly knowledgeable about real estate law and is one of the best real estate lawyers I have worked with. Endorsement from lawyer: Zachary Wright , Seattle (WA), About 4 years ago I have known John and the quality of his work for over seven years. I endorse this lawyer's work. Endorsement from lawyer: Bradley Evens , Mercer Island (WA), Over 4 years ago View all 4 endorsements

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“CEO”

Posted by: a Commercial client, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: As the CEO of a privately held investment company, I acquired and disposed of numerous commercial and residential properties. Over the past 10 years,... more

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4 endorsements

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John Sullivan is highly knowledgeable about real estate law and is one of the best real estate lawyers I have worked with.

Endorsement from lawyer: Zachary Wright , Seattle (WA), About 4 years ago

I have known John and the quality of his work for over seven years. I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Bradley Evens , Mercer Island (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

License

20 years since John Donald Sullivan was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1992	05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC	2000–present
Associate at Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC	1996–1999

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Washington	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1992
University of Maryland	Business	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1983

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
LEED Accredited Professional	U. S. Green Building Council	2009
"Who's Who in Real Estate Law"	Washington Law & Politics Magazine	2007

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Volunteer Leader	Boy Scouts of America	2004-present
Member	Seattle Service Academy Alumni Business Network	1998-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11

Answers:	114	Legal Answers
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	1	Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	29	Answers marked helpful by other users
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Cases

Harrison v. Emerald Outdoor Advertising LLC

Outcome: Affirmed decision in favor of client

In re Emerald Outdoor Advertising LLC

Outcome: Judgement for client to hold foreclosure

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
"Legislature Enacts Major Change to Condominium Act"	Commercial Real Estate Insider	2008
"Rights of Washington Junior Lienors in Nonjudicial Foreclosure"	Washington Law Review	1991

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Ethical Issues for Lawyers and Brokers in Purchase and Sales Transactions	Commercial Real Estate Purchases & Sales	2011
Ethics and Strategy for Lawyers in Commercial Leasing Transactions	Commercial Real Estate Leases	2010

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