$ 200-350 per hour
PRO
Kevin Samuel Sullivan
Virtual Consultation Available
About Kevin
Biography
I handle civil, criminal and family law matters. I provide consultation and legal representation to individuals and businesses. I would love to discuss your legal problem with you to see how I can be of assistance.
Personalized Attention from an Experienced & Dedicated Attorney. See my reviews.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
40%
22 years | 1,000 cases
Car Accident
30%
21 years | 150 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
21 years
Debt Settlement
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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12
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Kevin S. Sullivan
3251 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123
kevinsullivanlegal.com/Law Office of Kevin S. Sullivan
255 North Market Street, Suite 125, San Jose, CA, 95110
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Avvo Review Score
260 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Debt Collection (92)
Debt Settlement (90)
Lawsuits & Disputes (87)
Bankruptcy & Debt (20)
Landlord & Tenant (16)
Car Accidents (11)
Personal Injury (11)
Business (8)
Employment & Labor (8)
Contracts & Agreements (7)
Insurance (5)
Litigation (4)
Criminal Defense (3)
Real Estate (3)
Debt & Lending Agreements (2)
Mediation (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Admiralty & Maritime (1)
Alimony (1)
Arbitration (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Family (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Medicaid & Medicare (1)
Motorcycle Accident (1)
Partnership (1)
Residential (1)
Slip and Fall Accident (1)
Social Security (1)
Social Security Disability (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (174)
Recommendation (103)
Responsiveness (91)
Advocacy (82)
Practice Area Knowledge (73)
Cost of Services (72)
Professionalism (66)
Communication Style (63)
General Knowledge (44)
Character & Conduct (40)
Trustworthiness (34)
Compassion (22)
Payment Plans (15)
Free Consultations (9)
Punctuality (8)
Staff & Support (2)
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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A fine counselor!
Mr. Sullivan was able to negotiate a manageable settlement for me, taking tons of fear's pressure off my shoulders. He was prompt and very understandable in his communications with me, and I felt very comfortable. with him. Life without the need of lawyers would be glorious, but when we find the need...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
I would recommend
Kevin worked hard to represent me in my case. He was thorough, prompt, and explained complicated legal jargon to me in a way that was easy to understand. Kevin was fair and practical with his billing and fees, and was easy to get ahold of. If Kevin didn’t know the answer to one of my questions he ...
Posted by Jason | August 02, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Great Lawyer and Great Guy
Kevin did an amazing job with my case. I felt the whole time he was no only interested in my case but also as me as a person as well. Not only did he work out a deal for me but helped me prepare for what was to come before and after the trail. At the time money was hard for me and he even worked out ...
Posted by byron | August 01, 2012 | Debt Settlement
help negotiating with cc company over dept
i was referred to Kevin through a program with the San Francisco bar. He represented me in negotiations with a credit card dept company over a dept that had gone to court. Throughout the entire negotiations he kept in touch with me and at each decision point gave me the the option available and t...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2012 | Debt Settlement
Thorough and Solid Attorney Services
Mr. Sullivan handled my debt dispute case superbly. We settled the disputed amount for pennies on the dollar. He was ready to fight it out in court, but settled it through hard negotiating tactics. I would use him again, no doubt!
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Experience
Honors
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, San Francisco Bar Association
2012
outstanding volunteer legal service award, San Francisco Bar Association
2003
Public Interest Law Certificate, University of San Francisco School of Law
2002
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Kevin S. Sullivan
2007 - 2010
Legal Research Attorney, Santa Clara County Superior Court
2005 - 2005
Litigation Associate, Brydon Hugo Parker
2005 - 2007
Litigation Associate, Peck and Ray, LLP
2003 - 2005
Litigation Clerk and Associate, Bulliung and Associates
Sample of Legal Cases
Wage and Hour case
settled
Civil Restraining Order
Restraining Order Denied
Labor Board-Wage and Hour Claim
settled
Defending Negligent Operator Hearing
No suspension order issued
Business Corporate Dissolution
Settled favorably
Premises Liability
Resolved Favorably for Client
Collection on Promissory Note
Resolved Favorably for Client
Personal Injury
Settled for Client
Commercial Collection
Resolved Favorably for Client
Personal Injury
Settled for Client
Breach of contract
Dismissed by plaintiff
Wage and Hour
Settled
Wage and Hour
Resolved favorably
Breach of Commercial Lease
Settled for $35,000
Breach of Commercial Lease
personal injury
top dollar settlement
Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
settled.
wage and hour employer side
settled for low amount
Premises liability
Insurance subrogation
Dismissal
Negotiation of Partnership agreement
Breach of Contract
Settled for $1,500.00
Breach of Contract-Dismissed in Discovery Phase
dismissal
Family Law: Spousal Support
motion was dropped by client's ex spouse
Breach of Contract Case
Case Dismissed with Prejudice
Breach of Contract
My client settled for $22,000 on payment plan
CONSUMER DEBT SETTLED FOR NO PAYMENT BY CLIENT
Dismissal with prejudice; no payment made by client
$15,000 Debt; Dismissal With Prejudice-no payment
Dismissal With Prejudice
$40,000 COMMERCIAL DEBT SETTLED FOR 9K
Settled for less than 25% on payments
$57,000 Personal Loan Settled for $16,000
Settled for just over 25%
Domestic Violence and Dissuading Witness
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Client sued for 20,000 consumer debt
Dismissal with prejudice; client did not pay any money
Domestic Violence- Criminal Case
Resolved case with plea to disturbing peace in violation of PC 415
Tenant Claim for Physical Injury on Premises (Bed Bugs)
Resolved for nuisance value picked up by insurance carrier
Client sued for holdover damages in commercial tenancy
Case Dismissed on eve of trial; client did not pay anything
Breach of Contract in Sale of Business
Client prevailed on own claim, court costs, attorney fees and the opposing party's breach of contract claim
Claim for Employment Discrimination and violations of CFRA and FMLA
Case settled for $2,500.00
Student sued school district for first amendment violations
demurrer sustained without leave to amend; judgment for client school district
Education
2003
U of San Francisco SOL
law
2000
San Francisco State Unv
undergraduate
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Kevin earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
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Legal Guides
Legal Guide
WHAT TO DO AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT
02 Sep 2014
Legal Guide
Service by Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt
03 Oct 2011
Legal Guide
Tips for Mediation of Lawsuits
28 Sep 2011