Edward Thomas Sullivan

Edward Thomas Sullivan

4.3
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation

1299 Newell Hill Pl Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

In matters of divorce, the attorneys at O'Brien, Sullivan & Van Ness possess unique experience in resolving complex issues from disputed financial arrangements and assets including business valuation, real estate ownership and ‘move-away’ custody cases. While our firm’s goal is to make the dissolution proceedings as efficient and stress-free as possible, hearings and trial are often required to effectively advocate the client’s best interests.

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Mediation 50%

Mediation, particularly in a family law setting, provides a viable option for those who prefer to stay out of court. Our firm's attorneys are trained and experienced family law mediators. The potential advantages of mediation include: Reduced cost to both spouses Confidential setting and more privacy Flexibility with rules and procedures Control over what decisions are made Focus on issues, not personal conflic

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

O'Brien, Sullivan & Van Ness

1299 Newell Hill Pl Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596-5231

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Edward Thomas Sullivan's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Divorce & Separation

Loyalty is not his Specialty

I hired this attorney as my divorce attorney with the intent of using him as a mediator. He talked me out of that, because I think that he thought he could make more money out of the deal. Ten thousand dollars later (and this was years ago, with inflation, this was probably more like 15), he decided ...to bow out as my attorney because he thought that my case would go on forever. This man will not stick by you. So if you are looking for someone who will, you'd better look elsewhere. Divorce is stressful enough as it is, you need someone who will hang in there, not quit as soon as your divorce is final. There are many things that require an attorney's support afterwards, especially if you have children. I also paid his full hourly rate for clerical work that could have been done by an office worker, but was told by his receptionist that he prefers to do all of his own copying, typing, and faxing, etc. himself.

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Neil Holmes

Family lawyer | Dec 02

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"I appreciate that Ed is realistic, settlement oriented, and that he works well with both clients and attorneys to reach amiable resolutions without undue expense, time, or anxiety."

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Neil Holmes

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

1999

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Partner, O'Brien, Sullivan & Van Ness

Associations

1979 - Present

State Bar of California

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Education

1997

Family Mediation Training - Forrest S. Mosten

Certificate of Divorce Mediation Training

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University of San Diego School of Law

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

Speaking Engagements

N/A

John F. Kennedy School of Law

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Languages

English

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