David A. Sullivan

David A.Sullivan - Partner

 

Contact Info

Email: dsullivan@darroweverett.com

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Bar Admissions:

  • Massachusetts
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Education:

  • University of New Hampshire School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Massachusetts, B.A.

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Overview

David A. Sullivan is a Partner and the Chair of DarrowEverett’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group with a focus on business, municipal, real estate, employment, and commercial litigation. David’s extensive experience involves representing a wide array of clients, including individuals, municipal boards, municipal corporations, and other entities. Accordingly, David has been lead counsel in over 350 trials and more than 2,000 non-litigation disputes, representing clients in proceedings involving land use and development, the purchase, sale, and construction of residential and commercial real estate, business and contract disputes, as well as employment matters. David also represents clients in civil, criminal, and family court matters.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DarrowEverett, David was a managing partner at a highly regarded Southcoast law firm and was also the owner of a Southcoast boat manufacturing company.

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Involvement:

  • Bristol County Bar Association — Member
  • Fall River Bar Association — Member
  • Massachusetts Bar Association — Member
  • Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers — Current Hearings Officer
  • Charlton School of Business, University of Massachusetts — Former Instructor
  • Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) — Former Member
  • Southcoast Zoning Board of Appeals — Former Member

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