Atty. Patrick James Sullivan

Atty. Patrick James Sullivan

Patrick James Sullivan is a lawyer practicing general practice, employment & labor, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1965, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Nashville Nashville 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (629) 895-5696

Profile Summary

About Patrick James Sullivan at a glance

Patrick James Sullivan is an Of Counsel based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at The Zinser Law Firm, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, ip, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1975). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Law Institute National Institute for Trial Advocacy (Faculty) American Board of Trial Advocates and Life. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick James Sullivan is a lawyer practicing general practice, employment & labor, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1965, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Patrick practices at The Zinser Law Firm, P.C. in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick James Sullivan's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Patrick James Sullivan is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Patrick James Sullivan is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

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

Patrick James Sullivan is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Patrick James Sullivan is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Patrick James Sullivan is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick James Sullivan

Where is Patrick James Sullivan's law office located?
Patrick James Sullivan's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is The Zinser Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick James Sullivan handle?
Patrick James Sullivan focuses on estate planning, employment, ip, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Patrick James Sullivan practiced law?
Patrick James Sullivan has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Patrick James Sullivan go to law school?
Patrick James Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Patrick James Sullivan for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick James 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 Patrick James Sullivan received?
Patrick James Sullivan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1975

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