Atty. Kent Sullivan
Kent has served as a justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, a judge for the 80th District Court in Harris County, Texas, and as First Assistant Attorney General, the second-highest-ranking official of the Texas Office of the Attorney General. In 2017, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Texas Commissioner of Insurance, the state’s top insurance regulatory position, responsible for the policies, operations, and enforcement activities of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Kent Sullivan at a Glance
Kent Sullivan is a appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (1982). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kent Sullivan
- Kent has served as a justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, a judge for the 80th District Court in Harris County, Texas, and as First Assistant Attorney General, the second-highest-ranking official of the Texas Office of the Attorney General
- In 2017, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Texas Commissioner of Insurance, the state’s top insurance regulatory position, responsible for the policies, operations, and enforcement activities of the Texas Department of Insurance
- In this role, Kent helped protect consumers in the second-largest insurance market in the nation and the eighth largest in the world
- Also, he was appointed by the United States Department of the Treasury to its Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance
Practice Areas Explained
Kent Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Kent 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 Kent Sullivan's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kent Sullivan brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Kent Sullivan's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Kent 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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