Atty. Barry Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan joined the firm in 2005 as senior trial counsel and now heads the firm’s Litigation Department.
Contract Law & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Barry Sullivan at a Glance
Barry Sullivan is an Of Counsel based in Glendale, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Stephenson Acquisto Colman. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1988), United States District Court for the Central District of California (1989), United States District Court for the Southern District of California (1989), and Nevada (1994). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California (J.D., 1988) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. Harvard, 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry Sullivan
- Mr. Sullivan joined the firm in 2005 as senior trial counsel and now heads the firm’s Litigation Department
- Specializing in complex contract disputes, he spearheads the firm’s efforts at the trial court and appellate levels on behalf of California’s health care provider community
- Mr. Sullivan has amassed more than 20 years of experience in complex civil litigation
- Over his career, Mr. Sullivan has represented a variety of institutional clients including The Gillette Company, State Compensation Insurance Fund, ARCO Products Company and Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. Representative Appellate Matters • Marin General Hospital v
- Modesto & Empire Traction Co., 581 F.3rd 941 (9th Cir. 2009) • Catholic Healthcare West Bay Area v
- Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan, No. 07-15281, 2008 WL 4951648 (9th Cir
- Nov. 18, 2008). • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center v
- National League of Postmasters of the United States, 497 F.3rd 972 (9th Cir. 2007). • Muhammad v
- Ben Franklin Bank of Illinois, No. B163865, 2004 WL 909426 (Cal
- App. 2nd Dist
- Apr. 29, 2004). • Rail Services of America v
- State Compensation Insurance Fund, 110 Cal
- App. 4th 323 (2nd Dist. 2003). • Gordon’s Cabinet Shop v
- State Compensation Insurance Fund, 74 Cal
- App. 4th 33 (4th Dist. 1999)
- Presentations and Publications • Escaping Co-Pays and Deductibles by Abusing the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Southern California HFMA Newsbrief newsletter (July, 2012). • Computer-Generated Re-Enactments As Evidence in Accident Cases, 3:2 High Technology Law Journal 193 (Fall 1988)
Practice Areas Explained
Barry Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Contracts in Glendale
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Real Estate Law in Glendale
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Glendale
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health Care Law in Glendale
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Barry Sullivan is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glendale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glendale Choose Barry Sullivan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry Sullivan's practice in the field of contracts, real estate, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry Sullivan brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, United States District Court for the Central District of California, and United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Barry Sullivan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, real estate, and litigation, Barry Sullivan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Barry Sullivan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barry Sullivan Handles in Glendale
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