Christopher D. "Chris" Sullivan
About Christopher D. Sullivan
Christopher D. Sullivan is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Christopher D. Sullivan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Sullivan Pratt LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: San Francisco, CA
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