Atty. Catherine M. Sullivan
Ms. Sullivan’s primary area of specialty is family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, and the enforcement and modification of existing judgments.
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Catherine M. Sullivan is an Attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1997). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Aquinas College (B.S.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Sullivan’s primary area of specialty is family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, and the enforcement and modification of existing judgments
- She offers a free initial consultation for a new divorce matter
- Ms. Sullivan has handled uncontested divorces as well as more complex matters involving business appraisals, extensive property holdings, and expert witness testimony
- She provides her clients with confident guidance in difficult times
- She also has over thirty years’ experience in civil litigation and personal injury law
- Ms. Sullivan was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1987
- She joined Wheeler Upham in 2011
- Ms. Sullivan has served the City of Grand Rapids with an eight-year appointment on the Zoning Board of Appeals, during which she was promoted to Vice-Chairperson
- She is a life-long resident of Grand Rapids
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Catherine M. Sullivan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine M. Sullivan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Catherine M. Sullivan is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Catherine M. Sullivan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →
Catherine M. Sullivan is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Catherine M. Sullivan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Catherine M. Sullivan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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