Joseph C. Sullivan

Joe Sullivan has been recognized as an elite attorney based on his ability to successfully prevent potentially devastating legal matters from escalating out of control, while at the same time demonstrating the tact and skill required should those legal matters proceed to trial. While Mr. Sullivan thrives on the sometimes frenzied and chaotic aspects of trial, he is even more driven to obtain successful results for his clients so that the time and expense associated with costly litigations are rendered moot.

Mr. Sullivan represents clients in all aspects of commercial litigation, including:

■ Breach of contract

■ Breach of fiduciary duty

■ Fraud and negligent misrepresentation

■ General negligence

■ Professional liability

■ Civil RICO violations.

In his labor & employment practice, Mr. Sullivan effectively resolves claims relating to:

■ Race, gender, and age discrimination

■ The Fair Labor Standards Act

■ Harassment

■ Wrongful termination

■ Employment and restrictive covenant agreements.

Mr. Sullivan has been recognized as “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend for his representation of clients in both his labor & employment and business litigation practices. He was named a “Rising Star” by Georgia Super Lawyers every year he was eligible commencing in 2012, and a “Super Lawyer” every year he was eligible commencing in 2020. Mr. Sullivan also serves as Co-Deputy General Counsel to the Firm.

Affiliations

• Buckhead Business Association, 2015-present
• Emory University Litigation Practice Society, Alumni Adviser, 2012-present Shepherd Center Society, Volunteer, 2011-present
• State Bar of Georgia, Member, 2005-present, Business Law Committee
• Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Young Lawyers Division, Labor & Employment Committee: Past Founder and Co-Chair

Recognitions

• Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, Labor & Employment, 2014, Business Law, 2016
• Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2012-2019
• Georgia Super Lawyers, 2020-2022
• Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated