Atty. Sheehan Sullivan
Sheehan Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheehan, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021.
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About Sheehan Sullivan at a glance
Sheehan Sullivan is a employment and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sheehan Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Sheehan, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sheehan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Sheehan Sullivan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheehan Sullivan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sheehan Sullivan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sheehan Sullivan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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