Christopher John Sullivan

Mr. Sullivan is an experienced civil litigation attorney who has tried more than one hundred civil jury cases to conclusion. His insurance defense practice has led him to defend policy holders in state, federal and arbitration forums in a variety of negligence, breach of contract, and intentional tort civil actions. He has defended municipalities, town officials and school departments. Mr. Sullivan has represented insurers in subrogation, consumer protection, M.G.L. c. 93A/c. 176D bad faith litigation and workers' compensation cases. He has researched, analyzed and drafted opinions to insurers on policy interpretation, statutory interpretation and contribution/indemnification/subrogation issues. Mr. Sullivan has staffed, organized and run in-house seminars for insurance carriers and self-insureds on claims investigation, witness statements and their utilization in trial preparation by defense counsel. He has conducted and prepared seminar publications including An Overview of Massachusetts Product Liability Law, An Overview of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law - Summary of Law and Strategy and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claims Handbook. His litigation practice includes construction contract, mechanics liens and other real estate matters. He has represented condominium associations, subcontractors and homeowners in zoning, design and construction disputes. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Christopher John Sullivan included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher John Sullivan Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

• Manager, LLC

• Sullivan and Collins, LLC, Principal, 2008 - 2013
• Davis, White & Sullivan, LLC, Principal, 1997 - 2008
• Davis & White, P.C., Associate, 1996 - 1997
• Law Office of Lawrence F. McAuliffe (In-House Counsel with Sentry/Middlesex Insurance Company), Senior Trial Attorney, 1991 - 1995
• Law Office of Lawrence F. McAuliffe (In-House Counsel with Sentry/Middlesex Insurance Company), Trial Attorney, 1989 - 1991
• Law Office of Lawrence F. McAuliffe (In-House Counsel with Sentry/Middlesex Insurance Company), Associate, 1988 - 1989
• Davis & Gordon, P.C., Associate, 1987 - 1988

• Volunteer Lawyers Project
• Portsmouth Abbey School, Parent Annual Fund Chair
• Portsmouth Abbey School, Class Reunion and Annual Fund Agent
• Law Day Planning Committee for Lawyers in the Classroom
• Co Founder of Citizens Alliance for Responsible Development, Melrose MA
• Saint Mary’s of the Annunciation Parish Council
• Melrose Youth Hockey
• Incarnation Youth Baseball League

• Massachusetts, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1989
• U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1997

• Boston Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Defense Research Institute
• Adjusters Roundtable of Boston