Atty. Michael E. Sullivan

Atty. Michael E. Sullivan

Michael E. Sullivan is a lawyer practicing emerging companies, health care and life sciences, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (858) 299-8186

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About Michael E. Sullivan at a glance

Michael E. Sullivan is a Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999), Florida (2001), and California (2006). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael E. Sullivan is a lawyer practicing emerging companies, health care and life sciences, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Sullivan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael E. Sullivan is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Diego 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 Michael E. Sullivan

Where is Michael E. Sullivan's law office located?
Michael E. Sullivan's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Sullivan handle?
Michael E. Sullivan focuses on business, ip, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael E. Sullivan practiced law?
Michael E. Sullivan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael E. Sullivan go to law school?
Michael E. Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Michael E. Sullivan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
Florida
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2006

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