Michael Paul Sullivan

Michael Paul Sullivan

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

1138 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 90%

,

32 years | 2,200 cases

90%
Workers Compensation 10%

32 years | 1,470 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Sullivan & Associates

1138 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

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961687 Gateway Blvd Suite 101L, Fernandina Beach,, FL, 32034

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2177 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 29, Orange Park, FL, 32073

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Michael Paul Sullivan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lynn | August 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Disability claim

great to work with. understanding. researched and put my case in order with documents from all my doctors. when we got in front of the judge, Mr. Sullivan was prepared.

Posted by Charles | August 02, 2010 | Social Security Disability

Thank you Mike!

Although I knew that, after having worked steadily for 40 years, I was disabled and no longer physically able to work due to severe neck and back pain and jumped through every hoop which Social Security had me do including traveling to Chicago to visit the Chief Neurosurgeopn at Loyola Medical Center... who advised that I have multiple spinal fusions as well as placing three(03) steel plates in my neck since, because of my neck my left arm and hand had become paralyized and only after months of electric and physical therapy was I able to regain about 90% use, I nonetheless was turned down when I applied for disability. I therefore called Micahel Sullivan who came to my home very promtly, gathered the information he needed and he and his office wasted no time in appealing my case. Not long thereafter I received a letter from Social Security advising me that I had won my case! My wife and I would have been quite finacially strapped had we not had Micahel's help and I again would like to thank him and the people in his office for obtaining for me Social Security Disability in such a timely manner.

Posted by Awanda | August 01, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The man who can answer all your questions!

Mr. Sullivan kept me up to date on my case . He stayed very calm during the my court hearing which helped me. I have recommend Michael to a few people and if he could not help them he would refer them to who could.

Posted by Herbert | July 22, 2010 | Workers Compensation

Michael is an excellent lawyer!

I would readily recommend Michael Sullivan as an attorney. I felt that Michael was incredibly helpful in resolving my Workers' Compensation case. He kept me very informed and I felt confident in his abilities as my attorney.

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Michael Paul Sullivan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Henry Gare

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have sent Mr. Sullivan many clients and every single one of them have been extremely happy. Mike is able to take complicated legal matters and make them simple for his clients to understand."

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Richard Shuster

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Micheal Sullivan is exceptionally talented, tireless, caring and dedicated advocate for disabled persons appealing the denial of their social security claims."

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Bryce Fetter

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Kyle

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sullivan is highly knowledgeable about Social Security and Workers Compensation law. I met Mr. Sullivan at a seminar I attended titled, “Social Security Disability Bootcamp” on February 19, 2013. The attendees were mostly legal staff and attorneys and Mr. Sullivan was able to answer questions and give insight into many questionable areas of Social Security law. Mr. Sullivan also discussed how Workers’ Compensation benefits could affect Social Security benefits and I was highly impressed with his knowledge and understanding of how both benefits affect one other. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Yekaterina Mesic

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a great advocate for his clients, and works tirelessly on their behalf. I would not hesitate to send a family member to him, as I know he would do his absolute best to help them."

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Zachary Von Roenn

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer and an even better person. I have had the privlege of knowing Mike since the start of my legal career. He has been a great resource and friend. I have referred many of my clients to Mike for help with their social security and worker's compensation claims, and he has always exceeded expectations. Mike is a great asset to the North Florida legal community."

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Christopher Johns

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Mr. Sullivan for over 20 years. I have referred him all of my social security disability and workers' compensation cases during our association. Mr. Sullivan has always done an excellent job for the clients that I have referred to him. Many times the clients will call me after Mr. Sullivan has resolved their case and thank me again personally for referring them to him. He is without a doubt an excellent social security attorney and he has earned my respect and admiration. Personal Injury Attorney, Chris Johns"

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Gerald Wilkerson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer, and person as well. Mike is one of the most diligent attorneys I know."

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Benjamin Crumley

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent several clients to him and they have been very pleased. He is able to take complex legal issues and explain them to his clients. I would highly recommend him."

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Katherine Naugle

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred many clients to Mike and he has always done an excellent job for them. I always feel that I am sending my clients to a very competent lawyer when I send them to his firm."

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Jonathan Smith

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an attorney who goes out of his way to accomplish the best outcome for his clients. I have referred several clients to him and all have been happy with his work. I highly endorse Mike Sullivan."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Client's Choice for Social Security Disability, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice for Workers' Compensation, Avvo

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client's Choice for Workers' Compensation, Avvo

2012

Client's Choice for Social Security Disability, Avvo

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Managing Partner, Sullivan & Associates, PA

1994 - 1995

Lawyer, Michael E. Seelie

1991 - 1994

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender 4th Circut

Associations

2008 - Present

Clay County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

NOSSCR

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential Client Vs. SSA

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Education

1990

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Social Security Disability Basics

Q & A Social Security Disability Basics

2012

Social Security Disability Basics

Q & A Social Security Disability Basics

2012

Social Security Disability Basics

Q & A Social Security Disability Basics

2012

Law Review: Social Security Disability Basics

Social Security Disability Basics

2011

Law Review: Social Security Disability Basics

Social Security Disability Basics

2011

Law Review: Social Security Disability Basics

Social Security Disability Basics

2010

Advocate for Success -Radio Show

The Ins and Outs of Workers' Compensation

2010

Advocate for Success -Radio Show

Social Security Disability Claims

Publications

2010

Cutting Through the Red Tape Top Ten Things All Florida Social Security Disability Applicants Should Know

2010

How Florida Workers' Compensation Works 5 Things Every Injured Worker Needs to Know

Languages

Spanish

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