Atty. Christopher Daniel Sullivan
Christopher Daniel Sullivan is a lawyer practicing high stakes, complex commercial, litigation business litigation and 1 other area of law. Christopher Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Complex Commercial & More Attorney · Serving San Jose, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Daniel Sullivan at a Glance
Christopher Daniel Sullivan is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Greenfield Draa & Harrington LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1990) and University of Massachusetts Amherst (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Daniel Sullivan
- Christopher Daniel Sullivan is a lawyer practicing high stakes, complex commercial, litigation business litigation and 1 other area of law
- Christopher Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Christopher Daniel practices at Greenfield Draa & Harrington LLP in San Jose, CA and 1 other location
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Christopher Daniel Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Daniel Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Jose.
Business & Corporate Law in San Jose
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in San Jose
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Jose
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 San Jose 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.
San Jose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Jose-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 San Jose Choose Christopher Daniel 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 Christopher Daniel Sullivan's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Daniel Sullivan brings 36+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Christopher Daniel Sullivan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Christopher Daniel Sullivan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Jose
A San Jose-based practice means Christopher Daniel 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 Christopher Daniel Sullivan Handles in San Jose
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