Av. Thomas M. Sullivan
A substantial portion of Mr. Sullivan’s time is spent acting in the capacity of general counsel for clients who do not have lawyers on staff.
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About Thomas M. Sullivan at a glance
Thomas M. Sullivan is a Senior Attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, practforg at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on family law, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1969) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1969). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1968) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A substantial portion of Mr. Sullivan’s time is spent acting in the capacity of general counsel for clients who do not have lawyers on staff
- In that function, he regularly negotiates and drafts contracts, provides counsel with respect to business, employment, real estate and insurance matters, leases, corporate governance, succession planning, bank and private financing, business “start-ups,” business workouts, executive compensation, employment contracts, mergers and acquisitions and litigation matters
- Mr. Sullivan offers a unique perspective and experience to both his profit and nonprofit business clients
- For more than 30 years, he has been associated with Vista Maria, a nonprofit agency caring for troubled young women between the ages of 11 and 18, first as an Advisory Board Member, then as a Director, and finally as its President for four years, he continues to serve as a member of the Advisory Board and its Finance Committee
- He has also served for many years on the Board of Directors of Boys Hope-Girls Hope Detroit, a nonprofit agency providing housing and educational opportunities to youth
- he is currently a member of its Finance and Program Committees and is a member of its Advisory Board
- He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and currently serves as its General Bowling Chairman
- From 1994 through 2000 he served as a Director of the Club and was also the Club’s Secretary in 1997 and 1998
- These experiences, together with those gained during more than 30 years of practicing law, gives him a special understanding of the unique missions and visions which are the heart of the operations of each of his profit and nonprofit business clients
- They also provide him a strong foundation upon which to offer counsel on not only legal issues but also to offer perspective on the other difficult issues his clients encounter
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas M. Sullivan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Sullivan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Thomas M. Sullivan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas M. Sullivan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas M. Sullivan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
Thomas M. Sullivan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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