Michael S Sullivan

Michael S Sullivan

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 12 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements, General Practice ... +2 more

1604 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 30%

Mr. Sullivan drafts and reviews employment agreements, leases, and other types of contracts.

30%
Corporate and Incorporation 30%

Mr. Sullivan assists businesses with entity formation, and is experienced in obtaining 501(c)(3) status for qualifying nonprofit enterprises.

30%
General Practice 25%

Mr. Sullivan does not take divorce, child custody, or tax cases, but will take cases in diverse practice areas if he possesses the requisite competence to do so.

25%
Criminal Defense 10%

Mr. Sullivan primarily represents defendants in misdemeanor and traffic defense cases in Fairfax County, VA.

12 years

10%
Family 5%

Mr. Sullivan represents petitioners in protective order hearings, primarily in association with Legal Services of Northern Virginia's Attorney of the Day program.

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Pro bono

25 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 12 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Sullivan Law Firm

1604 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA, 22182

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Michael S Sullivan's Reviews

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Posted by Pamela | June 10, 2014 | Family

Family Drama Takes a Bow

Mr. Sullivan represented me in an ugly family matter that had escalated to a point that landed us in front of a judge. My circumstances were both personal and humiliating, and though I can't say I enjoyed sharing the details with a complete stranger, Mr. Sullivan regarded me with dignity and respect... no matter what I said. Considering what I was getting from the people closest to me, I can't begin to describe how good it felt, and continues to feel, to be taken seriously by another adult. When I finished telling my story, Mr. Sullivan politely and professionally offered a solution I wasn't even aware existed. He managed to protect me and my interests without causing any real harm to any of the people I hope to one day again call my loved ones. I could feel my self-respect coming back as he spoke. I was sickened by my family situation, and Mr. Sullivan made the process of sorting it out as simple and painless as posssible. Our victory wasn't exactly a happy ending, but thanks to Mr. Sullivan's legal know-how and sensitivity, my family and I could still have one. Some day. I highly recommend Michael Sullivan as an attorney. I am more than a satisfied customer, I am eternally grateful.

Michael Sullivan

Replied last June 10, 2014

Thank you so much for the kind review. I was glad to be able to help you find a solution that allowed everyone to move on from a bad situation with no permanent consequences. I truly hope that someday you and your family can mend things, and am glad for whatever part I could play in moving toward that reconciliation.

Posted by Lauren | May 28, 2014

Michael Sullivan Review

Mr. Sullivan was very involved throughout my process. He made sure, me as the client, understood everything that was going on. He has a great personality, and he absolutely care about his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you so much Mr. Sullivan for being such a great lawyer. I a...m forever grateful. He was such a blessing.

Michael Sullivan

Replied last May 28, 2014

Thank you for your kind words. I was glad to be able to assist you in your case. I hope you are safe and doing well.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Sole Practitioner, The Sullivan Law Firm

2011 - 2012

Legal Fellow, Office of General Counsel, United States House of Representatives

Associations

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Lawson v. Hykes

Petition granted

Commonwealth v. Menjivar

Client instead pleaded guilty to improper driving, a traffic infraction.

Zaelke v. Mielo

Settled

Rodriguez v. Zuniga

Petition granted

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Education

2011

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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