Atty. Eric Thomas Sullivan

Atty. Eric Thomas Sullivan

Eric Thomas Sullivan is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (415) 960-1238

Profile Summary

About Eric Thomas Sullivan at a glance

Eric Thomas Sullivan is a copyright, business, ip, and m&a attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley B.S. summa cum laude University of California at Berkeley B.S. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Thomas Sullivan is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Eric practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Thomas Sullivan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Thomas Sullivan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

Eric Thomas Sullivan is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Eric Thomas Sullivan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Eric Thomas Sullivan is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Eric Thomas Sullivan is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Francisco 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Thomas Sullivan

Where is Eric Thomas Sullivan's law office located?
Eric Thomas Sullivan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Thomas Sullivan handle?
Eric Thomas Sullivan focuses on copyright, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric Thomas Sullivan practiced law?
Eric Thomas Sullivan has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Eric Thomas Sullivan go to law school?
Eric Thomas Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (—).
How can I contact Eric Thomas Sullivan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1988
University of California at Berkeley B.S. summa cum laude University of California at Berkeley B.S. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988

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