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Brian Sullivan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founding Partner of MSK Attorneys

  • Education

    • Niles East High School

      1976 - 1980
      Diploma 4.00 GPA

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Valedictorian, National Merit Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society. Outstanding Senior in English, Mathematics and Social Studies Departments. Varsity Soccer, Indoor Track. Studied a lot, played soccer, ran track

    • University of Chicago

      1980 - 1984
      AB Political Science 3.95 GPA

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Student Marshall, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, Intercollegiate Varsity Soccer Team, College Bowl, Student Government, Selected to apply for Rhodes Scholarship Currently active in alumni association of The University of Chicago and the Graduate Order of the C (varsity letter winners' club). Have interviewed applicants to the College for the past 25+ years.

    • Harvard Law School

      1984 - 1987
      JD Law Cum Laude

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Moot Court, Served on Board of Harvard Fellowship in Public Interest Law, Internship at Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston Graduate School Soccer League

  • Experience

    • Sidley & Austin

      Jun 1987 - Jun 1989
      Associate

      Commercial litigation.

    • Burak Anderson & Melloni

      Sept 1989 - Feb 2004
      Associate then Partner

      Litigation; environmental and land use law; immigration law.

    • MSK Attorneys

      Feb 2004 - Dec 2024
      Partner

      We founded MSK in 2004 to bring our collective experience to bear in the niche markets of commercial real estate, land use law and business transaction. Since our founding, we have been recognized by our peers and clients in the top tier of law firms in Vermont by Chambers and Partners USA. That organization has also placed me in the top tier of land use and zoning lawyers in Vermont. Best Lawyers has recognized me in 2015, 2018 and 2020 as the "Lawyer of the Year" in the Vermont in the practice area of land use and zoning law. I also have resumed my practice of immigration law. Based on peer reviews, I have received the rating "AV Preeminent" from Martindale-Hubbell. Minder weergeven

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brian Sullivan
      2018 Lawyer of the Year -- Burlington, VT Land Use and Zoning Law Best Lawyers 2018 Only a single lawyer in each practice area, in each community is being honored as a "Lawyer of the Year."
    • Awarded to Brian Sullivan
      2015 Lawyer of the Year -- Burlington, VT Land Use and Zoning Law Best Lawyers Aug 2014 Only a single lawyer in each practice area, in each community is being honored as a "Lawyer of the Year."
    • Awarded to Brian Sullivan
      Pre-Eminent Attorney -- AV Rated by Peer Review Process Martindale-Hubbell Aug 2013 Overall Peer Ratingin Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Communications and Media and Energy4.9 out of 5.0Legal Knowledge4.8Analytical Capabilities4.8Judgement4.8Communication Ability4.8Legal Experience4.9

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Supporter, Fundraiser

      Issued by FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, INC. of CAIRO, IL on Jul 2017
      FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, INC. of CAIRO, ILAssociated with Brian Sullivan

    • Board Member

      Issued by South Burlington Development Review Board on Mar 2018
      South Burlington Development Review BoardAssociated with Brian Sullivan

    • Senior Legal Advisor

      Issued by Relevant Strategy Media on Mar 2018
      Relevant Strategy MediaAssociated with Brian Sullivan

    • Member

      Issued by Burlington Mural Task Force on May 2018
      Burlington Mural Task ForceAssociated with Brian Sullivan

    • Vermont Advisory Council Member

      Issued by U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) on Nov 2018
      U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)Associated with Brian Sullivan

    • Board Member

      Issued by King Street Center on Mar 2010
      King Street CenterAssociated with Brian Sullivan

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by National MS Society -- Vermont on Mar 2010
      National MS Society -- VermontAssociated with Brian Sullivan