Kevin Samuel Sullivan

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Kevin Samuel Sullivan

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Debt collection Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Car Accidents, Lawsuits & Disputes, Debt Settlement

3251 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kevin

Biography

Personalized Attention from an Experienced & Dedicated Attorney. See my reviews.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 40%

I handle debt collection matters for both creditors and debtors. I have extensive experience representing creditors and debtors in litigation matters.

22 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Car Accident 30%

I have handled auto, pedestrian, bus, motorcycle, and bicyle accidents. I have also handled bad faith and premises liability cases.

21 years | 150 cases

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

Attorney Kevin Sullivan provides high quality, yet reasonably priced legal representation to clients in and around the San Francisco Bay area, including in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa & Marin.

21 years

20%
Debt Settlement 10%

I handle debt settlement matters for both creditors and debtors. I have extensive experience representing creditors and debtors in litigation matters.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 12
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015 2014
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

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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Kevin Samuel Sullivan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

260 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Insurance

Posted by James | July 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Would have been lost without him

With over 50 years of driving experience, I recently encountered my first significant accident. Throughout my life, I have never encountered a situation where legal assistance was necessary. However, when a new driver recklessly ran a red light and collided with my vehicle, I initially relied on the ...authorities and insurance companies to handle the matter appropriately. Regrettably, my trust was misplaced. Subsequently, as the situation took an unexpected turn due to the involvement of the young driver's parents and their insurance adjuster, my spouse and I recognized the need to engage legal representation. We are fortunate to have found Kevin S. Sullivan, who provided us with clear and concise explanations of the services he could offer. His efficient management of bills, communications, and negotiations alleviated much of our stress and granted us peace of mind. Without his invaluable assistance, navigating this situation would have been significantly more challenging. Notably, he advocated on my behalf when he discovered excessive charges from my chiropractor. Now I know the importance of seeking legal counsel when things like this happen. If you ever need this kind of help, I highly recommend that you call Kevin S. Sullivan.

Posted by Debbie | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Very grateful to Kevin

I received Kevin’s card rather circuitously and kept forgetting to call him during business hours. I finally decided to leave a message for him on Sunday so I wouldn’t forget on Monday. He got back to me immediately, much to my shock. I have never had cause to work with a lawyer before and Kevin ...was great at explaining the whys and wherefores of what was going on. Mine was a case of a serious motor vehicle accident where I was hit head on and have been through 7 surgeries with two more to come. Although there was very little insurance and no assets to be had, Kevin not only made sure all my bills got paid but I was left with some funds left over. I highly recommend Kevin for his hard work, attention to detail and prompt response to any questions that entered my mind.

Posted by Jonathan Smith | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Car accident

When I got in a car wreck the insurance company wanted me to pay up front for my treatments .so I found Kevin Sallavin explained him what happened and he made sure I got all my necessary treatments from my accident . If I had any questions he made sure I understood where we were ,where we need to be... ,and where we have to be ,and all questions were answered to where I understood Great company great lawyer

Posted by Christopher | January 21, 2015 | Insurance

Good, Knowledgeable, and Honorable

Kevin is one of the most decent and worthy lawyers I've ever dealt with. He was always on the ball when it came to arbitrating information between me and the insurance company involved with my case. He always kept it real as far as, what was for my best interests, and what might hinder the case. Neve...r misled me, never fed me malarcky, and handled all the parties involved impeccably. Not only did he honor all his commitments, he also went above and beyond what he had to. By this I mean, not only did he take my case on a lien basis, but when it came to closing the case to receive my compensation, because I wasn't completely satisfied with the final numbers, he took a pay cut to satisfy my needs and make me feel like it was worth pursuing legal action for my injuries. The whole time my health was more important than anything else. That's something you don't find with lawyers nowadays. Usually it's for the interests of the representation to make high margins of monetary profitability. Not because injuries caused from negligent drivers and someone's health affected by those actions were compromised, resulting in obtaining legal counsel. So when my personal health is more important than his monetary position, there's no question his representation for me is of the highest regards. I would recommend his services, his costs, and his overall skills to anyone needing legal representation. He was more like a friend than a lawyer. That's very comforting and gratifying. Kevin will represent me for whatever needs I have in the future, as well as my families. Thank you Kevin for making the whole process smooth, timely, and overall genuinely low stress. Appreciate you!

Posted by R.Z | January 23, 2013 | Insurance

Highly Recommended!

I met Kevin Sullivan after 1.5 years of pointless trying to get reasonable compensation for my car accident injury. Right before I met Kevin, my case was accepted and then dropped by a high profile attorney, whose reason for dropping my case was that my injury wasn't bad enough. Kevin not only hel...ped me settle with the insurance company, he made me realize that sometimes fighting was just not worth it. Like most people, I thought that my injury and suffering deserved a lot more than was offered, but Kevin helped me be more rational and realistic. As a result, we settled with the insurance co. without going to court and spending more time and money on something that would not have made a lot of financial difference. Kevin also reduced most of my medical bills by nearly 50%. On top of that, he reduced his attorney fees, so that I would feel better about my compensation. Now, I do not know of any attorneys who care about their clients like Kevin. Additionally, Kevin was fast in returning all my calls and emails. I know it’s a big deal because many attorneys do not get back to their clients for weeks, or sometimes even months. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a decent and reliable attorney. Thank you Kevin for all your good work!

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Kevin Samuel Sullivan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Kosner

Debt collection lawyer | Apr 17

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Karim Arzadi

Car accident lawyer | Apr 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

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"I endorse this lawyer for always putting the clients needs first."

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David Soble

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 22

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"Kevin demonstrates a strong commitment to his clients' success and is a dedicated professional."

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John Ksajikian

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tomas Ross

General practice lawyer | Mar 13

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John Elbert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 08

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"I endorse this lawyer.Kevin is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession."

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Car accident lawyer | Jan 24

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Car accident lawyer | Jan 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Pham

Debt collection lawyer | Dec 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mariya Furman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

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"Attorney Kevin Sullivan is a very active member here in the Avvo community posting accurate and helpful legal answers for folks needing some advice on their case. He is a valuable member in our profession. I fully endorse him."

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Giacomo Behar

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Dec 14

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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John Kitta

Debt collection lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kevin Samuels Sullivan. In the San Francisco area, if you have debt collection or employment/labor issues, do not hesitate to contact this gentleman. He has great legal experience and is well respected in the legal industry."

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Jay Stillman

Car accident lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Zavatsky

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Nov 28

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"I endorse attorney Kevin Sullivan. Active participant in the Avvo community posting thoughtful legal answers to individuals who have asked for assistance. This not only demonstrates his excellent knowledge of the law, but also his commitment to serving clients very well. He is a valuable member to the legal industry."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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

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Education

2003

U of San Francisco SOL

law

2000

San Francisco State Unv

undergraduate

Activity

Top Contributor

Kevin earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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