Atty. George D. Sullivan

Atty. George D. Sullivan

George D. Sullivan, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Westchester County office, has wide-ranging trial and regulatory experience in the broker-dealer and investment arenas.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About George D. Sullivan at a glance

George D. Sullivan is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), Florida (1984), and Connecticut California (1986). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1979). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, The Florida Bar •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Securities Industry Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • George D. Sullivan, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Westchester County office, has wide-ranging trial and regulatory experience in the broker-dealer and investment arenas
  • He focuses his practice on representing financial institutions and individuals in securities enforcement and regulatory matters, complex commercial litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, internal corporate investigations and broker-dealer compliance issues
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, George was managing director & head of litigation for the Retail Brokerage and Investment Management businesses at Morgan Stanley
  • He also served as the head of Morgan Stanley's West Coast Law Department in San Francisco and Southeast Law Department in Florida
  • Concentrations •Securities enforcement and regulatory investigations •Complex commercial litigation •Securities litigation and arbitration •Internal corporate investigations •Broker-dealer compliance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, BTI Consulting Group, 'BTI Client Service All-Stars,' 2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Litigation - Securities - Shareholder Litigation, 2014-2016 •Recipient, Thurgood Marshall Award, Association of the Bar of the City of New York

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George D. Sullivan's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is George D. Sullivan's law office located?
George D. Sullivan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George D. Sullivan handle?
George D. Sullivan focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George D. Sullivan practiced law?
George D. Sullivan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did George D. Sullivan go to law school?
George D. Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1982
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
Florida
Admitted: 1984
Connecticut California
Admitted: 1986

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