Barry Sullivan

Mr. Sullivan joined the firm in 2005 as senior trial counsel and now heads the firm’s Litigation Department. Specializing in complex contract disputes, he spearheads the firm’s efforts at the trial court and appellate levels on behalf of California’s health care provider community.

Mr. Sullivan has amassed more than 20 years of experience in complex civil litigation. Over his career, Mr. Sullivan has represented a variety of institutional clients including The Gillette Company, State Compensation Insurance Fund, ARCO Products Company and Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.

Representative Appellate Matters

• Marin General Hospital v. Modesto & Empire Traction Co., 581 F.3rd 941 (9th Cir. 2009)

• Catholic Healthcare West Bay Area v. Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan, No. 07-15281, 2008 WL 4951648 (9th Cir. Nov. 18, 2008).

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center v. National League of Postmasters of the United States, 497 F.3rd 972 (9th Cir. 2007).

• Muhammad v. Ben Franklin Bank of Illinois, No. B163865, 2004 WL 909426 (Cal. App. 2nd Dist. Apr. 29, 2004).

• Rail Services of America v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, 110 Cal. App. 4th 323 (2nd Dist. 2003).

• Gordon’s Cabinet Shop v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, 74 Cal. App. 4th 33 (4th Dist. 1999).

Presentations and Publications

• Escaping Co-Pays and Deductibles by Abusing the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Southern California HFMA Newsbrief newsletter (July, 2012).