Maria S. Sullivan, Medical Malpractice Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp
San Diego, CA
Practicing medical malpractice in San Diego since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Maria S. Sullivan is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Maria has over 25 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Maria S. Sullivan: Maria S. Sullivan is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Maria has over 25 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Maria takes on
Maria concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Workers Comp
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Wrongful Death
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Medical Malpractice cases in San Diego, California
Maria takes medical malpractice matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Maria takes personal injury matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in San Diego, California
Maria takes workers comp matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in San Diego, California
Maria takes wrongful death matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Maria S. Sullivan — medical malpractice lawyer in San Diego
Maria S. Sullivan is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Maria has over 25 years of legal experience.
Maria S. Sullivan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and 1 other area of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Maria practices in San Diego, CA.
How Maria handles medical malpractice matters
Maria S. Sullivan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and 1 other area of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Maria practices in San Diego, CA.
Who Maria represents
Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Kansas
J.D. · 2001
University of Kansas
B.A. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Maria's state bar admissions
Kansas
2002 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
Missouri U.S. Distri
2001 · ACTIVE
Maria studied at J.D. in University of Kansas and B.A. in University of Kansas.
Law school and academic background
Maria completed J.D. in University of Kansas and B.A. in University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Office locations for Maria S. Sullivan in San Diego, California
Maria's primary office is at San Diego, CA, 92186-5059. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Maria S. Sullivan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maria
Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maria S. Sullivan
How much does it cost to hire Maria for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maria offer a free consultation?
Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Maria's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in California typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maria take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Maria is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maria will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maria?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maria accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Maria handles medical malpractice matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified medical malpractice attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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