Atty. Nellie S. Sullivan

Atty. Nellie S. Sullivan

Nellie represents parties in the acquisition (owned or leased), financing, entitlement, development, re-development, operation and disposition of real property throughout North America, including projects involving corporate expansions, relocations and acquisitions, mixed-use developments and multi-family developments. She represents developers, investors, corporations, lenders and governmental entities with commercial real estate interests.

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Profile Summary

About Nellie S. Sullivan at a glance

Nellie S. Sullivan is a real estate attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (BS, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Finance (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nellie represents parties in the acquisition (owned or leased), financing, entitlement, development, re-development, operation and disposition of real property throughout North America, including projects involving corporate expansions, relocations and acquisitions, mixed-use developments and multi-family developments
  • She represents developers, investors, corporations, lenders and governmental entities with commercial real estate interests
  • Nellie has earned LEED Professional Accreditation, the leading professional accreditation in the sustainable construction and development industry
  • She was one of the earliest attorneys in North Carolina to earn the accreditation, and she did so to be more effective in helping clients make innovative uses of their real estate
  • Nellie's practice is relationship-driven and is characterized by her pragmatic, collaborative and strategic approach to helping clients identify and achieve their project goals, take advantage of opportunities and prevent and solve problems
  • She helps owners and potential owners (including developers, corporations and lenders) in today's market evaluate options and negotiate and effectuate deals
  • Nellie's clients will tell you that she helps them reach for the stars while keeping their feet on the ground, without dragging the deal under

Practice Areas Explained

Nellie S. Sullivan's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nellie S. Sullivan

Where is Nellie S. Sullivan's law office located?
Nellie S. Sullivan's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nellie S. Sullivan handle?
Nellie S. Sullivan focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Nellie S. Sullivan go to law school?
Nellie S. Sullivan earned their education at (BS, 1987).
How can I contact Nellie S. Sullivan for a consultation?
You can contact Nellie S. Sullivan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nellie S. Sullivan received?
Nellie S. Sullivan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell.

Practice Areas

Education

BS
Yale University
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women of Western Wake Award, Cary Magazine, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women in Business Award, Triangle Business Journal, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Woman of the Year, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women, 2002
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

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