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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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by John | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very smart knowledgeable attorney. Will guide you to solid results.

Ed is the best divorce attorney. Period. He is very smart. Super sharp at all the complicated financial matters you are will deal with when divorcing. In my case my wife had vested and unvested stock options and we first tried going to a fancy forensic accountant who specialized in divorces to help u...s figure it all out. Well that guy wasted our time and money. It became very clear he didn't know how to do any of it. Had no clue as to how these decisions impacted us in the divorce itself. So I called Ed after I saw his building sign of all things. He answered the phone and spent 10 minutes of his time getting to know if he can be of assistance to me. I thought that was really efficient and beneficial to me. If you ever met Ed you'd know he is all about not wasting your time. The other thing i really liked about working with him is that he was always available to talk or email or meet. No answering service or secretaries to deal with.. I spent a decent amount of money on his fees and felt like I got my money's worth and then some. I've referred him buddies of mine and will continue to send his business if I get a chance. The only thing i wish i did different is if i knew better i would've used him as a mediator and saved myself some dough in the process since in mediation you and your soon to be ex share the mediator's bill ;-)One of my buddies used him to mediate his divorce ans said he was professional and quick and again super smart with complicated retirement accounts. So call him and hire him you wont regret it.

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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

N/A

University of San Diego School of Law

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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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