Becker & Poliakoff

Practices

Credentials

    Education

      • Nova Southeastern University, J.D.
      • Florida Atlantic University, B.A., Political Science

    Bar Admissions

      • Florida

    Court Admissions

      • U.S. Supreme Court
      • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
      • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
      • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
      • U.S. Circuit Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Perspectives

  • Board Certified – Construction

Bio

Sean P. Sullivan is a Shareholder in Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice. Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, Mr. Sullivan represents developers, contractors, and subcontractors in resolving disputes through civil litigation, mediation, and arbitration. He concentrates his practice on construction and commercial matters involving construction liens, building codes, and related issues; administrative and governmental matters; contractual and business disputes; insurance related matters; and AIA contract drafting.

Mr. Sullivan also advises public entities, private companies, and individuals in contracts, negotiations, and administrative proceedings. He has been a featured speaker on construction lien law related topics at attorney and trade group seminars in the State of Florida. In addition to his construction law experience, Mr. Sullivan also has an extensive background in insurance-related issues.

RECOGNITION

  • Florida Super Lawyers, 2018 – present
  • South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up and Comer, 2014 – 2018
  • ALM Legal Leaders, South Florida Top Rated Lawyer – Construction, 2014 – 2018
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Reviewed Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2013 – Present

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

American Bar Association

  • Construction Industry Forum, 2006 – present
  • Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, 2003 – 2013

The Florida Bar

  • Professional Ethics Committee, Member, 2014 – 2017
  • Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Member, 2006 – present
    • Construction Law Committee, Member, 2006 – present

Broward County Bar Association

  • Construction Law Section, Chair, 2015 – 2017
  • Commercial Law Section, Co-Chair, 2014 – 2015
  • Professionalism Committee, Member, 2013 – 2015
  • Clerk & Bar Committee, Member, 2013 – 2015
  • Voluntary Bar & Law School Liaison Committee, Member, 2013 – 2014