Joseph M. Sullivan

Joe has practiced in the area of civil litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, for over 35 years. His focus has primarily been in the areas of insurance defense and insurance law. In addition to his work with insureds and insurers, Sullivan has substantial background in business litigation, construction law, construction defect cases, transactional work, and probate practice.


Joe has also devoted substantial time and effort in the areas of professional and public service. He is a former State Bar President of the State Bar of Montana, a former President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, a former Executive Committee member and Board member of the Cascade County United Way, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the Dean of Gonzaga University School of Law.


PRACTICE AREAS:

  • Insurance Defense and Coverage
  • Contract Law
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Defect Cases
  • Personal Injury
  • General Civil Trial Practice
  • Civil Appellate Practice


BAR ADMISSIONS: 

  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • U.S. District Courts: Montana, Oregon, and Eastern Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit


EDUCATION:

  • Gonzaga University (B.S., Mathematics, Cum Laude in Honors, 1981)
  • Gonzaga University (J.D., 1985)


MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Cascade County Bar Association
  • National Conference of Bar Presidents
  • National Diocesan Attorneys Association
  • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association


EMAIL: [email protected]

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