Atty. Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State. Mr.
Medical Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About Michael Sullivan at a Glance
Michael Sullivan is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and Massachusetts United States District Court, Eastern District of New York United States District Cour (1996). Educated at Fordham Law School (J.D., 1995) and New York University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Sullivan
- Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State
- Mr. Sullivan joined HPMB in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2004 and has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since 2014
- Mr. Sullivan represents several of the premier medical centers and health systems in the United States, and he specializes in defending those institutions and individual physicians in complex, high exposure cases in all medical specialties including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, general surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics, gynecology and neurology
- His practice includes the general defense of medical malpractice cases in state and federal court, state hospital investigations, physician disciplinary proceedings and general risk management for medical professionals
- In addition, Mr. Sullivan regularly lectures on risk management and quality assurance issues, litigation prevention measures and trial strategy
- Prior to joining HPMB, Mr. Sullivan practiced for five years as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office where he tried more than twenty misdemeanor and felony cases to verdict, including robberies, attempted murders and homicides
- Selected for Best Lawyers 2024
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Michael Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Health Care Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Michael 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 Michael Sullivan's practice in the field of medical malpractice and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Sullivan brings 30+ 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 and Massachusetts United States District Court, Eastern District of New York United States District Cour, Michael Sullivan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and health care, Michael Sullivan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Sullivan Handles in New York
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