Atty. Frederick L. Sullivan
Elected, Wall of Fame, American Management Association, 1988. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
Management Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, MA · 60+ Years Experience
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About Frederick L. Sullivan at a Glance
Frederick L. Sullivan is a Founding Partner based in Springfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, LLC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1972), and Massachusetts (1973). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1965) and Manhattan College (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hampden County and Massachusetts (Council Representative, Employment Law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick L. Sullivan
- Elected, Wall of Fame, American Management Association, 1988
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Author
- "Accepting Evolution in Workplace Justice: The Need for Congress to Mandate Arbitration," 26 W. New Eng
- L. Rev 281 (2004)
- "Union Organizing in the 1980's: The Battle Cry is Organize," Supervisor Management, 1982
- "How to Calculate the Manufacturer's Costs in Collective Bargaining," AMACOM, 1980
- Article, "Calculating the expense of COLA clauses," Management Review, 1980
- Article, "The Right of a College Administration to Speak Out During a Union Organizing Drive: How It Has Been Successfully Implemented," The Journal, 1974
Co-Author
- "Massachusetts Nonprofit Organization," Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 1992
- with Hayes, "What To Do About A Union Organizing Drive," The Supervisor's Advisor, 1987
- MCAD Certified Discrimination Prevention, Sexual Harassment Prevention and Disability Discrimination Prevention Training
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick L. Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick L. Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Wrongful Termination in Springfield
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Workplace Discrimination in Springfield
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Sexual Harassment in Springfield
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Family Law in Springfield
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Employment Law in Springfield
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-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 Springfield Choose Frederick L. 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 Frederick L. Sullivan's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick L. Sullivan brings 60+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Frederick L. Sullivan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Frederick L. Sullivan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Frederick L. Sullivan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Frederick L. Sullivan Handles in Springfield
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